Back to newsDivers operating in the Messara Gulf on the southern coast of Crete recently removed 67 pufferfish (lagocephalus) from local waters as part of an ongoing effort to control this invasive and highly toxic species. The silver-cheeked toadfish, which spread into the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, carries tetrodotoxin, a poison with no known antidote that is lethal even in small quantities. Greek authorities strictly prohibit its sale and consumption. Tourists visiting Crete should be aware that if offered any fish labeled locally as lagokephalos or if they catch one while fishing, it must not be eaten under any circumstances. Restaurants in Crete do not legally serve it. If you spot one while swimming or snorkeling, do not handle it. Report unusual fish to local port authorities.
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Greece Removes 67 Toxic Invasive Pufferfish From Crete Waters
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