Trap-Sponsors
Lionfish Trap Sponsors
Lionfish Traps #1 to #10
Specialized Scuba sponsored the 2018 Bequia Lionfish Trap Testing Project. These are the first ten traps built by ReefSave on site on the Caribbean Island of Bequia.
Lionfish Trap #11
Specialized Scuba sponsored the 2018 Bequia Lionfish Trap Testing Project.This is a PVC version of a version 6 Gittings Purse Trap built by ReefSave on site on the Caribbean Island of Bequia.
Lionfish Traps #12 to #17
Lionfish University sponsored the 6 traps built by ReefSave volunteers with Dr. Steve Gittings, NOAA at the TRAP BUILD EVENT on 9 - 10 FEB 2019 in Mechanicsville, VA. The built included testing the build procedure for the first ever "no-weld" purse trap, version 7 as well as they performance.
February 9 - 10, 2019 - ReefSave Trap Build - Mechanicsville, VA - Sponsored by Lionfish University
Traps #12 to #17 are the version 7, "No Weld" NOAA Lionfish Purse Traps. Built for the purpose of testing in the Atlantic Ocean on 6 MAY 2019 in Moreshead, N.C. prior to the 22 JUNE 2019 return to Bequia for the 2019 Bequia Lionfish Trap Testing Project.
TRAP #17
Trap #17 has the distinction of being the world's first full sized NOAA Lionfish Purse Trap to be put on public display with a self-supporting support system to demonstrate how it opens and closes
Lionfish Trap #18
Mary Jo O'Connell - of Maryland, has sponsored trap #18. Mary Jo was a volunteer at the TRAP BUILD II in Virginia 9 - 10 February. Thank you for your kind contribution.
This Trap has been sponsored by Mary Jo O'Connell. Mary Jo volunteered and helped build 6 lionfish traps. Thank You Mary Jo!
Lionfish Trap #19
Sandra Bolunger - of Florida, has sponsored trap #19. Thank you for your generosity and support.
This trap has been sponsored by Sandra Bolunger of Florida. Thank You Sandra!
Lionfish Trap #20
YOUR NAME HERE - Your dive club or dive shop can sponsor a Lionfish Trap and get your name and Logo right here.
Lionfish Trap #21
YOUR NAME HERE - Your dive club or dive shop can sponsor a Lionfish Trap and get your name and Logo right here.