JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is announcing the sixth annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival Sept.12 and 13 at AJs Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin. Nonnative, invasive lionfish have infiltrated state waters and are negatively impacting Floridas reefs and wildlife. Register for the Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament. The 2020 Lionfish Challenge removal incentive program began May 22 and will continue through Labor Day, Sept. 7. LinksSupport Florida lionfish control programs by purchasing new Rep Your Water lionfish hats at Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.