Regional Strategy for the Control of Lionfish in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) - CEP Technical Report 77

The intent of this strategy, shared with the Regional Strategy for the Control of Invasive Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean Region, is to facilitate this collaboration in order to provide a framework for action to: 1. Promote collaboration between relevant actors and sectors associated with the threat and its control and management, monitoring progress through assignment of time-bound responsibilities; 2. Foster and facilitate frequent sharing of experiences, field methods and tools for research and monitoring; 3. Reduce costs and avoid duplication of efforts through the development of regional programmes with shared resources; 4. Guide the efforts of researchers, non-governmental organisations and donors through detailed programmes, initiatives and projects, in order for their investments to have maximum impact for the control of the species; 5. Ensure activities are coherent and complementary across all levels and between all sectors; 6. Devise the political activities and regulations necessary to support the strategic activities for lionfish control and management; and 7. Promote binding activities related to policy, regulations and national legislation to combat the threat of lionfish.