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Greece Pays Fishermen to Remove Poisonous Invasive Pufferfish

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

Greece has launched a paid bounty program for fishermen to catch toxic invasive fish species in its waters, offering 5.33 euros per kilogram. The initiative targets species such as the silver-cheeked toadfish, a poisonous pufferfish that has spread across the Eastern Mediterranean, including Cretan coastal waters. The fish poses a risk to swimmers and divers, as contact or consumption can be dangerous. By incentivizing local fishing crews to remove these species, authorities aim to reduce their presence along popular coastlines. Tourists swimming or snorkeling around Crete should be aware of this species and avoid touching any unfamiliar fish. If you spot a pufferfish-like fish while in the water, keep your distance and report it to local port authorities or your accommodation.

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