Back to newsCrete's tourism associations are urging calm following concerns about lagocephalus, a toxic pufferfish species found in local waters. The fish, which is invasive in the Mediterranean, is highly dangerous if eaten but poses no risk to swimmers. Tourism bodies on the island are pushing back against what they describe as unnecessary alarm, emphasizing that the presence of these fish does not affect the safety of beaches or the sea for visitors. Tourists are advised not to touch or handle any pufferfish spotted in the water or washed ashore, and to avoid purchasing or consuming it from any source. If you spot one on a beach, notify local authorities. Swimming and water activities across Crete remain safe.
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Pufferfish Found in Crete Waters; Tourism Groups Say No Beach Risk
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