Poisonous lion fish were spotted during shipwreck surveys in Antalya
„LIONFISH POPULATION HAS INCREASED MUCH IN TWO YEARS“
Head of Kumluca Middle Bronze Age Shipwreck Excavation Assoc. Dr. Hakan Öniz told the AA correspondent that they have seen that the lionfish population is gradually increasing in the excavations and research they have carried out in the last two years.
Pointing out that the lionfish is a Red Sea migratory species that does not allow anyone other than its own species to live, Öniz said:
„It is poisonous because of the thorns on it. If you encounter a back blow when you touch them, you may experience serious trouble for two or three days when the stinger sinks. During the excavation, the lion fish comes within 1 meter of the underwater archaeologists and watches the excavation without leaving. They follow the details of all the excavation work carried out on the shipwreck most closely.“ „8-10 lion fish stood in the same position every day and watched the archaeologists.“
Stating that they placed robots to detect which creatures wander on the shipwreck at night, Öniz said, „The lionfish disturb the robots a lot. A fight takes place between the robots and the lionfish at night. The lionfish nest there and block the area of the camera that the divers can watch from the ship.“ said.
Stating that they did not harm the lionfish and that they were not harmed because they were careful, Öniz said, „While excavating, the lionfish sometimes looked at us with such curiosity that it made us all smile. They climb onto the points we marked for excavation, and we try to push them away with an object in our hand. When we move a little further away, they continue to watch again. „Lionfish are dangerous creatures. It is best not to come into contact with them.“ he said.
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The head of the Kumluca Middle Bronze Age Shipwreck Excavation Association, Dr. Hakan Öniz, has stated that the population of lionfish has significantly increased in the last two years. This observation was made during excavations and research conducted by the association. Lionfish are known to be a migratory species from the Red Sea and are known for their poisonous thorns. Öniz warned that coming into contact with lionfish can cause serious harm, lasting for two to three days. During excavations, the lionfish have been seen approaching within one meter of the underwater archaeologists and closely observing the excavation work. Furthermore, the association has installed robots to monitor the activities of creatures on the shipwreck at night, and the lionfish have been causing disturbances and fights with the robots. Despite this, the association has taken precautions to avoid harming the lionfish and ensures their safety. Öniz emphasized that it is best to avoid contact with these dangerous creatures.
