Florida expands lionfish ban to include breeding

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — After banning imports of lionfish into the state, Florida wildlife officials are moving to ban the breeding of the eye-catching fish as well.

Lionfish are an invasive species in Atlantic waters, and experts say they are voracious predators that are menacing native wildlife.

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