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silver-cheeked toadfish

Coverage of silver-cheeked toadfish in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 26 · 15:16 UTCMost recent: Aug 1 · 20:40 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • HEALTHAug 1 · 20:40 UTCFOX NEWS
    Toxic, bone-crushing fish from Hell terrorizes vacation waters

    A toxic, invasive silver-cheeked toadfish (harefish) with bone-crushing jaws is spreading in the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, prompting warnings to tourists due to risks of bites and tetrodotoxin poisoning. A 2024 study documented 198 human-health incidents, including 27 fatalities, from 2004–2023, with Greek authorities deploying floating barriers to protect swimmers.

  • HEALTHJun 26 · 15:16 UTCWTOP DC
    Greece is paying fishermen to catch toxic toadfish invading the warming Mediterranean

    Greece is offering 5.33 euros per kilogram for fishermen to catch toxic silver-cheeked toadfish invading the Mediterranean due to warming waters. The fish, migrating via the Suez Canal, damage fishing nets and pose health risks, prompting similar programs in Cyprus. Authorities state the fish pose no danger to bathers but emphasize public health warnings.