Protecting Reefs Through Action, Sport, and Sustainable Cuisine
​Join us!​​
February 19th–20th, 2026
Edo’s Place, Utila, Bay Islands
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The Lionfish Derby 2026 is an environmental, sporting, and gastronomic event focused on the removal and responsible use of the invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans), a species that poses a serious threat to Caribbean reef biodiversity.
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Through competitive diving, community engagement, and sustainable cuisine, the Lionfish Derby aims to raise environmental awareness, promote responsible fishing practices, and strengthen collaboration among local stakeholders. By turning conservation into action, the event supports reef restoration while creating opportunities for education, tourism, and local economic development.​​
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Bring your crew. Join for $70 per team
(maximum 4 participants).
Event Highlights
Lionfish Fishing Derby
February 19th
Edo's Place, Utila
Certified divers and fishers compete in teams to safely capture lionfish while collecting valuable biological and spatial data that support reef monitoring and conservation efforts.
Awards &
Closing
Ceremony
February 19th
Edo's Place, Utila
Prizes for top-performing teams and dishes, acknowledgments for sponsors and partners, and a collective celebration of conservation in action.
lIONFISH
COOK OFF
February 20th
BICA Office, Utila
Local restaurants and chefs prepare creative lionfish dishes, promoting its consumption as a sustainable seafood choice and encouraging long-term reef protection.
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