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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
SafeSpear, LLC was formed in 2009 to market a new polespear system (Patent Pending) that allows for the safe harvest of dangerous marine animals, most notably, venomous lionfish, which have invaded the Southeastern U.S., Bermuda, The Bahamas, Caribbean, and Central and South America. Gloves protect you from venomous spines, and a specially designed bag system (Patent Pending) provides a safe way for you to carry lionfish back to boat or shore. The full kit includes the necessary tools so you can safely clean and prepare your catch. Remove this dangerous fish and prepare a sumptuous meal at the same time. Recipes are included.
Gregg T. Waugh, President, has worked in fishery management for over 30 years. He was born and grew up in the Bahamas and is working to reduce or eliminate lionfish from Bahamian and South Atlantic waters. “Lionfish are not a part of my diving experience growing up around West End, Grand Bahama” says Gregg. “I have spent my entire professional career trying to limit fishermen’s catch through management regulations. Lionfish represent an opportunity to promote commercial and recreational fishing to reduce the negative impacts from lionfish predation on native species and to give overfished species a chance to rebuild,” he went on to say.
We at SafeSpear, LLC are very concerned about protecting our environment and will be donating 10% of our annual profit to organizations dedicated to reversing the damage caused by lionfish. We are working with the following organizations:
1. Bahamas National Trust (BNT) 2. Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) 3. Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS) 4. Gulf & Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI)
The Bahamas National Trust will host a program to introduce SafeSpear on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 beginning at 6:30 pm at the Rand Nature Centre (East Settlers Way; 242-352-5438). Plans for the evening are:
1. A welcome table with information and a display of our products. Lisa Waugh (Vice-President, SafeSpear, LLC) will be answering questions, distributing printed materials, and taking orders for spears and kits.
2. Presentation – Gregg Waugh (President, SafeSpear, LLC) will discuss lionfish (the invasion and lionfish biology) and SafeSpear’s products/solution to the lionfish invasion. After the presentation, the floor will be open for questions. After the questions, wine & cheese will be served and Gregg will conduct demonstrations.
3. Demonstration – Gregg will demonstrate the SafeSpear Kit and how to safely remove venomous spines with the lionfish gripper and clippers while wearing lionfish gloves for protection. Gregg will also demonstrate how to fillet and prepare whole lionfish for cooking.
4. Cooking lionfish – we will demonstrate how easy it is to cook lionfish. Everyone will have a chance to taste lionfish!
Contact Info:
greggwaugh@safespear.com
lisawaugh@safespear.com
www.safespear.com
(under construction; scheduled to launch on May 4th)
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