{"id":197,"date":"2022-08-13T12:03:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T12:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehappyhippodiving.com\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2024-10-02T12:21:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T12:21:30","slug":"lionfish-tracker-curacao-bonaire-specialty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thehappyhippodiving.com\/nl\/specialties\/lionfish-tracker-curacao-bonaire-specialty\/","title":{"rendered":"LIONFISH TRACKER CURA\u00c7AO &#038; BONAIRE SPECIALTY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(35,59,78,0.34)&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;PADI LIONFISH tracker Cura\u00e7ao &#038; Bonaire SPECIALTY&#8221; background_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(29,38,51,0.86)&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;700px&#8221; 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Without natural predators, their population has grown rapidly, preying on native species and disrupting the balance of the marine environment. With the <strong>Lionfish Tracker Cura\u00e7ao &amp; Bonaire Specialty<\/strong>, you\u2019ll learn how to safely remove lionfish and play an active role in protecting our reefs.<\/p>\n<p>Join the effort to help preserve the marine life of these beautiful islands and become a certified <strong>Lionfish Tracker<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20vh||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.thehappyhippodiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Lionfish.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Lionfish Tracker Cura\u00e7ao &#038; Bonaire&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Lionfish Tracker Cura\u00e7ao &#038; Bonaire&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-3px|||||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; animation_intensity_fold=&#8221;20%&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade_in&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;14px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Why Choose the Lionfish Tracker Specialty?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Protect Marine Ecosystems<\/strong>: The lionfish population has grown out of control, threatening native fish species that are crucial for reef health. By learning to track and remove lionfish, you contribute directly to restoring the natural balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gain Practical Skills<\/strong>: This course teaches you how to safely remove lionfish using the ELF tool or pole spear, following local guidelines to ensure responsible and effective removal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Become a Conservation Ambassador<\/strong>: Be part of the global movement of divers who are working to safeguard the future of coral reefs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Important Local Regulations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>In Cura\u00e7ao:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lionfish removal is permitted in an <strong>organized context<\/strong> using the <strong>ELF tool<\/strong> or <strong>pole spear<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mechanical trigger spears are prohibited<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Divers must comply with all local safety and removal guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>In Bonaire:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Only the <strong>ELF tool<\/strong> is allowed for lionfish removal.<\/li>\n<li>Divers must <strong>register with STINAPA<\/strong> and obtain a permit to participate in lionfish control activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gloves are not allowed<\/strong> to protect the coral reef from damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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