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Fishing is a pass time favored by millions of people around the world. Most people go for a little catch and release while a smaller group of people that hunt for fish. Well there is a less common way to catch fish and that is to do so while diving. This allows you to get other fish that you would otherwise not usually have the ability to catch. This guy goes into dangerous waters to hunt and hopefully catch some fish. Little did he know that he is not alone out there. Watch how he handles himself around some really petrifying sharks. Exciting and nerve racking at the same time! What would have you done if you were in this situation? Would you even be caught diving in the ocean? Check out this close call with reef sharks.

It's hard to turn these friendly fish down, as they have lovable personalities, but it is crucial that we do as much as we can to preserve their natural behavior. Lionfish are an invasive species that can decimate of reef. They will eat anything and everything they see - occasionally even each other. The results have been devastating. In order to combat this invasion, it has become common practice to cull for Lionfish in order to keep their numbers down. Lionfish meat is delicious and the restaurants are happy to add it to the menu, so nothing is wasted! Check out this awesome moment in the sea!

Sasha is a rescue cat that was found on the highway as a kitten. She loves boxes and will immediately jump into any box she sees!

Lionfish have become a problem in the Caribbean. They are an invasive species that were introduced into the waters when they were released by people keeping them as pets in aquariums in Florida. The Gulf Stream facilitated the transport of eggs and larvae and the rest is history. They can decimate of reef and eat anything and everything they see, and occasionally even each other! The results have been devastating, so in order to combat this invasion it has become common practice to cull for Lionfish in order to keep their numbers down. Lionfish meat is delicious and the restaurants are happy to add it to the menu, so nothing is wasted! One of the “benefits” of culling is the interest other sea critters show. This particular nurse shark repeatedly bumps the diver, doing its best to convince him to give him a fish!

Gary the Nassau grouper lives on the Bloody Bay Wall in Little Cayman and comes running whenever he sees a diver. He certainly looks like he craves attention and will not let you be without showing him some love. Out of all the grouper, the Nassau variety are the least shy and will readily approach divers. However, since they are a favorite in both sports and commercial fishing, the Nassau grouper is labeled as endangered on the endangered species list! Gary here will reach the weight of approximately 55 pounds and will be 3 feet in length when he is full-grown. Give Gary love by sharing this video!