Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The fish in question is the pufferfish, an invasive species that entered the Mediterranean from the Red Sea via the Suez Canal. Its spread has become such a serious problem that the Greek government is now subsidising its removal, offering professional fishermen up to €5.33 per kilogram of pufferfish they catch and deliver.
Do you think climate change and invasive species are reshaping Europe's seas?
About the Series
This social media series is a collaborative project involving nine media partners across Europe. Each week, a journalist from a different country explores a timely issue that has sparked debate at home and may resonate with audiences across the continent.
#POVEurope #arteinfo #Greece #toadfish #invasivespecies #climatechange #fishingindustry
The fish in question is the pufferfish, an invasive species that entered the Mediterranean from the Red Sea via the Suez Canal. Its spread has become such a serious problem that the Greek government is now subsidising its removal, offering professional fishermen up to €5.33 per kilogram of pufferfish they catch and deliver.
Do you think climate change and invasive species are reshaping Europe's seas?
About the Series
This social media series is a collaborative project involving nine media partners across Europe. Each week, a journalist from a different country explores a timely issue that has sparked debate at home and may resonate with audiences across the continent.
#POVEurope #arteinfo #Greece #toadfish #invasivespecies #climatechange #fishingindustry
