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Greece Offers €1.5M Bounty on Deadly Invasive Toadfish in Cretan Waters

Monday, 29 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Greece has launched the first phase of a bounty program targeting the silver-cheeked toadfish (lagokephalos), an invasive and highly toxic species spreading across Cretan and South Aegean waters. The government has allocated 1.5 million euros in public funds to pay fishermen to catch and remove these fish, helping reduce their population. Tourists should be aware that the lagokephalos is extremely dangerous if consumed, as it contains a potent toxin with no antidote. It is illegal to sell or serve this fish in Greece. If you are dining at a seafood restaurant or browsing local fish markets in Crete, the fish should not appear on any menu. If you are fishing recreationally and catch one, do not touch it with bare hands and do not eat it. Report it to local authorities. This program reflects ongoing efforts by Greek authorities to protect both public health and local fisheries.

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