Scientists unleash army of octopuses to fight off blue crab invasion
- An army of octopus have been released in Italian waters to tackle a destructive influx of blue crabs.
- The invasive crustaceans are thought to have been accidentally introduced to the Adriatic coast decades ago after travelling long distances in ships’ ballast water.
- Blue crabs, which originate from the North American Atlantic Ocean, have destroyed Italy’s fishing industry.
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- An army of octopus have been released in Italian waters to tackle a destructive influx of blue crabs.
- The invasive crustaceans are thought to have been accidentally introduced to the Adriatic coast decades ago after travelling long distances in ships’ ballast water.
- Blue crabs, which originate from the North American Atlantic Ocean, have destroyed Italy’s fishing industry.
Sources: The Independent