Toxic pufferfish batter Greece’s fishing industry, scientists hunt for greener purpose (opens original article in a new tab)

Invasive pufferfish are harming Greece's fishing industry by damaging nets and reducing catch, prompting calls for government support and scientific efforts to find alternative uses for the toxic fish.

• Pufferfish, an invasive species, are damaging Greece's fishing industry by destroying nets and reducing catch.
• Fishermen report significant financial losses and call for government support to control pufferfish populations.
• Scientists are researching ways to neutralize the pufferfish toxin to potentially utilize the fish as fertilizer or feed.