Invasive Fish Species Pose Threat to Adriatic Sea Ecosystem

The Adriatic Sea is facing an invasion of around 50 new fish species, including the Mediterranean parrotfish, due to climate change and increased maritime traffic. This invasion is threatening the native fish population and impacting the livelihoods of local fishermen. The warmer waters have facilitated the arrival of these new species from the Red Sea, with some, like the lionfish and blue crab, posing dangers to both the ecosystem and human activities. Scientists and fishermen are concerned about the impact of these invasive species on the Adriatic's marine environment and native fish stocks.