Lionfish are also a problem here in NC. We've never been able to find them as the fish markets don't seem to have them and we've asked a couple of times. As you might imagine, they are difficult to clean with the spines and all. They are trying to develop a commercial fishery here in NC for them also. They are also difficult to catch as spear fishing seems to be the most effective way to catch them. Evidently nets and hook and line aren't particularly effective.