Frugal and Environmentally Friendly Eating

Lionfish is an is an invasive species in the Atlantic. Spearfishing them and eating them is therefore generally acknowledged to be a cheap and responsible source of protein. Monday Never's VLOG is an entertaining introduction to the topic. Many websites offer advice on the topic. Do your own research and come to you own conclusions!

The NOAA website states:

Since lionfish are not native to Atlantic waters, they have very few predators. They are carnivores that feed on small crustaceans and fish, including the young of important commercial fish species such as snapper and grouper.

Unfortunately, NOAA researchers have concluded that invasive lionfish populations will continue to grow and cannot be eliminated using conventional methods. Marine invaders are nearly impossible to eradicate once established.

A NOAA fact sheet states that young lionfish have been found as far north as the states of New York and Rhode Island.

The Guardian reports that they are now found in the Med.

Great advice on Saving Money

These kids (Sailingsaltymermaid) are savvy when it comes to saving money on boat work. Their VLOG Q&A advice is to do the work yourself, buy second-hand parts and if you are struggling seek advice. And, as a last resort pay for a specialist to diagnose problems and provide advice to allow you to do the work. All in all they say that they have saved saving thousands of dollars.

Sailingsaltymermaid

They also point out that doing the work yourself allows you yo learn about your boat and you'll know that the work is done right -- not something you always get when you hire others to do the work.

The Froo Gal crew is looking forward to their upcoming VLOG post on how they make money, whilst living and working afloat.  They seek like great entrepreneurs.