In order to carry out actions for the management and control of the invasive exotic species Lionfish (Pterois volitans).

In order to join efforts in a concerted manner and advance actions for the management and control of the invasive alien species Pterois volitans (Lion fish) the Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira - Corpoguajira and the municipality of Dibulla, signed a memorandum of understanding to help reduce the impacts of this species on marine ecosystems, associated biodiversity and fishing activity in this sector of the department.

Among the objectives that the agreement will have are: establish coordination and work mechanisms according to defined action plans to achieve dissemination, management and control of the invasive species Lionfish; jointly undertake extraction actions for the invasive species Pterois volitans in the marine area of ​​the jurisdiction of Dibulla and the Corporation; articulate joint training processes for fishermen in the municipality of Dibulla on generalities of the lionfish species, adequate and efficient techniques and tools for its extraction, ecological impacts caused by the presence of this species in marine ecosystems and the activity.

The memorandum of understanding will be in effect for 6 months or until the parties decide to terminate it before by mutual agreement.

Pterois volitans, is an ornamental fish native to the Indus- peaceful, known as the first invasive marine fish that in a short time reached a wide geographical distribution from the western Atlantic and the Greater Caribbean.

It lives mainly in corals, becoming a threat to these ecosystems. Also found on rocky bottoms, mangroves and seagrasses. Feeds mainly on other fish, causing alteration in the structure and communities that inhabit coral reefs.

Its presence has caused a decrease in biodiversity, affecting the food chain in the reefs., commercial fishing and tourism.

In La Guajira the first report of lionfish was made in 2010 in a landing at the Los Flamencos Flora and Fauna Sanctuary (Shrimps, Riohacha). The catch was made in the fishing ground known as "El Yoyo".

At present this species has been reported by fishermen from the municipality of Dibulla and Manaure.