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Aggressive Toxic Pufferfish Invade Crete in Viral Video

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A video showing pufferfish (lagocephalus) aggressively fighting near a fisherman's boat off the coast of Crete has gone viral online. The footage highlights the growing presence of this invasive and highly toxic species in Cretan waters. Pufferfish have spread significantly across the eastern Mediterranean in recent years and are now regularly spotted along Crete's coastline. Tourists should be aware that pufferfish are extremely poisonous if consumed and should never be handled if encountered while swimming or snorkeling. Fishermen are advised to release them carefully if accidentally caught, without touching the skin or organs. If you see one washed up on a beach, do not touch it and alert local authorities. The species poses no direct threat to swimmers but warrants caution.

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