Back to newsA highly toxic fish species known as the silver-cheeked toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) has been increasingly spotted in Mediterranean waters, including around Greece and Crete. Originally from the Indo-Pacific, this invasive species entered the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal and has been expanding its range in recent years. Greek authorities are monitoring its spread with concern. The fish contains tetrodotoxin, a potent poison with no antidote, making it extremely dangerous if accidentally consumed. Tourists visiting Crete are advised not to touch or eat any unfamiliar fish purchased from informal sources, and to buy seafood only from licensed restaurants and verified vendors. If you spot this fish while swimming or diving, do not handle it. Report sightings to local port authorities.
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Deadly Invasive Toadfish Spreading Through Mediterranean Waters
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