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The 2026 FWC Lionfish Challenge drew more than 500 participants and removed more than 36,000 invasive lionfish statewide. Hunter Ledbetter won after removing 1,541 fish while diving in local Keys waters.
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Should lionfish removal challenges place more emphasis on high individual catch totals or on broad participation by divers and anglers?
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