Invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans): A Potential Human Health Threat for Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in Tropical Waters

Invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans): A Potential Human Health Threat for Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in Tropical Waters

Invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans) have rapidly expanded in the Western Atlantic over the past decade and have had a significant negative impact on reef fish biodiversity, habitat, and community structure, with lionfish out-competing native predators for resources. In an effort to red...

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Main Authors: Alison Robertson, Ana C. Garcia, Harold A. Flores Quintana, Tyler B. Smith, Bernard F. Castillo II, Kynoch Reale-Munroe, Joseph A. Gulli, David A. Olsen, Jennifer I. Hooe-Rollman, Edward L. E. Jester, Brian J. Klimek, Steven M. Plakas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
ciguatera fish poisoning
Caribbean ciguatoxins
lionfish
Caribbean
mass spectrometry
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/1/88

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