The Curacao Lionfish Derby, organized by Lionfish Caribbean , was again a roaring success!
It was a day filled with fun, fish, and a little adventure.

In this thrilling event, a total of 37 hunters joined and caught together 416 lionfish , weighing in at a whopping 99.55 kilograms. That's a lot of fish! But as in every competition: The Winner takes it all!

NAMES KG Qt Largest
1. Remco and Dunja 12.35kg/ 6.18kg 55 fish 334mm (Most)
2. Pieter and Ties 11.50kg/ 5.75kg 40 fish 355mm (Second)
3. Helmi and Ellis 11.25kg/ 5.6kg 34 fish 375mm (DQ Derby, First place Hunter of the semester)
3. Danielle and Georvan 9.05kg/ 4..53kg 45 fish 385mm (Second place hunter of the semester)
4. Martin and Dick 6.55kg/ 3.28kg 24 fish 345mm
5. Ronald and Theo 7kg/ 3.5kg 32 fish 336mm (Best outfit)
6. Rodi, Corwin & Gideon 10kg/ 3.35kg 34 fish 377mm
7. Jane and Lotta 6.1kg/ 3.05kg 21 fish 320mm
8. Sander and Katjana 4.85kg/ 2.43kg 21 fish 311mm
9. Craig, Luke and Mike 7kg/ 2.33kg 32fish 316mm (Most Debris)
10. Floor and Ian 4.15kg/ 2.08kg 34 fish 389mm (Largest fish)
11. Eric and Remco 3.75kg/ 1.88kg 17 fish 325mm
12. Shawn and Steven 1.7kg/ 0.85kg 10 fish 350mm
13. Dorine,Nikolaj &Jeanine 2.5kg/ 0.83kg 14 fish 311mm
14. Gabriel,Aaron & Zharick 1.25kg/ 0.42kg 9 fish 261mm
15. Aad and Dylon 0.75kg/ 0.38kg 2 fish 342mm (Least)

To provide a brief explanation: we divide the catch evenly among the hunters in the team. The highest average determines the winner. But never forget, every Lionfish off the reef is already a win! What a great achievement to all hunters!

Now, let's talk about the only hiccup in this otherwise fantastic day – one brave soul ended up in the hospital with 34 stitches. She was taken by wave while getting out of the water and hit the sharp North Shore rocks with her ear and head. Strong and crazy as she is, she did come to Lionfish Caribbean to bring her fish and went to the hospital after that. She was up and running the next day and is doing great again!
Let’s take it as a lesson: a reminder that while the derby is a thrilling challenge, safety always comes first. The power of the ocean and the waves is something we have to obey!

The event was a testament to the commitment of the participants and the importance of controlling the lionfish population. With every catch, they contribute to the preservation of our unique underwater world. Plus, it's a great way to enjoy a day by the sea, making new friends, and doing something good for the environment.

So, kudos to everyone who took part in the Curacao Lionfish Derby – you're not just fish hunters, you're ocean heroes! Here's to more fun, more fish, and more adventures in the name of conservation. And one more time thanks to our sponsors: BlueFinn, Zookeeper, Lionator, Art by Eve, Sea and Sand Concept Store, Il Gelato, Helmi Caribbean Chef, Polar, Frisdranken, vdTweel Supermarket, Lionfish Patrol, BRGR Haus, Flores, Bed&Bath Mundo Mio, DeVi, RAW Elements, The Wine Factory, Candybox , Frisdranken, Caleo, Feel.