Officials warn about invasive pufferfish threats

The European Commission warns about the increasing presence of invasive pufferfish in the Mediterranean, which pose threats to swimmers, local fisheries, and ecosystems. The species, which is highly poisonous and has no natural predators, has caused significant damage to fishing gear and economic losses in Greece. Efforts are underway to develop markets for the fish by heat-treating it to deactivate toxins, potentially turning the invasive species into a sustainable resource.

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