Tag: invasive species

145 tonnes of invasive fish caught in Cyprus waters over two years

Almost 145 tonnes of silver-cheeked toadfish have been caught from Cypriot waters over the past two years as part of a scheme to tackle...

Could invasive pufferfish become a valuable resource?

Research in Greece is exploring whether one of the Mediterranean's most damaging invasive species could be transformed from an ecological threat into a source...

Lionfish: Turning an ecological threat into a culinary opportunity

A new lionfish campaign is being launched in Cyprus to address the rapid spread of the invasive species pterois miles in local waters by...

Warming Mediterranean waters fuel rise of invasive species

Scientists say climate change, caused mainly by burning oil, coal and gas, is making the Mediterranean Sea hotter, bringing hundreds of new and invasive fish...

103 tons of invasive silver-cheeked toadfish removed from Cypriot seas

The silver-cheeked toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) continues to pose one of the greatest challenges to Cyprus’ marine ecosystems and coastal fisheries, with authorities stepping up...

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E-scooters: 8,800 complaints, two fatalities and five legislative proposals

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Turkey to deploy three warships in occupied Cyprus

Turkey will deploy three warships to the occupied areas...
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