"Lionfish Close-Up, Bonaire" photograph was taken at The Cliff dive site on Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands. Lionfish are the scourge of south Florida and the Caribbean. They are probably the least liked fish on Bonaire because of their invasive species status. Getting this close for a photo did cause me some anxiety wondering just how close I was to those poisonous spines! Villains can be fascinating, and Lionfish make amazing photography and painting subjects (as well as a good meal so I am told...). I added this photo for those that have a soft spot for the "bad boys"...
 
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