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Greece Offers Financial Incentives to Fishermen to Combat Dangerous Silver-Cheeked Toadfish Amid Tourism Peak

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First reported by Mako · Jun 27, 2026

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Greece is paying fishermen to catch the venomous silver-cheeked toadfish, which has spread in the Mediterranean and poses health risks. The fish damages fishing nets and has bitten swimmers, prompting public warnings and safety guidelines. Authorities stress no immediate danger to tourists but aim to reduce the fish population through incentives and destruction of caught specimens.

01Greece offers 5.33 euros per kilogram to fishermen catching the venomous silver-cheeked toadfish.
02The fish, invasive from the Indian Ocean, damages nets and carries a deadly neurotoxin.
03An elderly woman was bitten near Athens, requiring medical treatment and raising public concern.
04Greek Red Cross issued first aid guidelines and warnings about the fish’s toxin.
05Authorities urge calm, noting no immediate threat to swimmers despite the fish’s presence.
06Caught fish are frozen and destroyed to control the population during peak tourism.

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