The Italians are struggling with a terrible invasion: an aggressive cancer has taken over the waters

Originally from the western Atlantic Ocean, blue crabs have multiplied in many parts of the Italian coast, especially in the northern delta of the Po River. Experts say the blue crabs probably arrived in Italy via the bottom water of ships, but it is not clear why they have multiplied so quickly or if it has anything to do with climate change. Attempts to suppress the invasive species with large-scale fishing actions have so far met with little success, Reuters wrote. The blue crab threatens several economic activities, but above all it threatens the entire marine ecosystem - said Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida at a press conference. At this press conference, the Italian Minister of Agriculture also announced the appointment of Commissioner Enrico Caterino, whose task will be to coordinate the fight against blue cancer. The agricultural lobby group Coldiretti, which also represents the fishing industry, said in a statement that the blue crab has so far caused about ...