A Top-Level Predator In The Florida Reef

Lionfish are a big threat to the small fish living in the Florida Reef. Lionfish are an animal that is very dangerous to the Florida Reef. These fish are poisonous and are very vicious hunters. While at the Florida Reef, people encouraged us and others to fish for lionfish. There were even competitions.

Question: Why must the lionfish be hunted?


Sources: 
      Content: http://www.npr.org/2011/08/29/140042773/lionfish-threaten-coral-reefs-near-fla
      Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_j4AInyC7M