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Brazil city pays $10 per catch to curb lionfish invasion threatening local waters

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The Brazilian city of Porto Seguro has introduced a bounty program offering $10 for every lionfish caught to tackle the growing invasive species threat. Within just one month, nearly 500 lionfish have been removed from local waters under the initiative. Local authorities are acting proactively to control the population before it causes irreversible damage to the ecosystem. The lionfish, known for disrupting native marine life, poses a significant ecological risk to Brazil's coastlines. Alongside the bounty program, research efforts are also being launched to study the full environmental impact of the invasion.

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