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With their distinctive spiny ruffs and zebra stripes, lionfish are among the more flamboyant of coral reef fish species.

In our southernmost state, lionfish wreak havoc on the food supply of native fish like grouper and snapper and their overconsumption of herbivorous fish results in damage to the reefs that line the Florida coast.

"But we could have pressure on lionfish in certain areas where it can make an ecological difference."

Burmese pythons and lionfish are killing off native species.

Its exhibit offerings will feature sea life including garden eels, lionfish and scorpionfish, among other sea creatures situated in a large marine ecosystem.