There’s alien on the menu in Paxos

Supported By: Paxos

The island of Paxos is adding alien to the menu. Now, you might be picturing big eyed green figures from outer space, but these aliens have fins, scales and claws.

However, climate change and human impact has meant invasive, non-native marine species have swum their way into the waters around the Ionian islands. Many are poisonous and kill native species which impacts both the marine life and local economy, which is reliant on tourism and sustainable fishing. To name and shame, the main culprits are: lionfish, rabbitfish, cornetfish and Atlantic blue crab.

Whilst they certainly have a place and purpose in their native waters, they are wreaking havoc in the local fish community.

Here enters ‘Pick the Alien’, a clever campaign from marine conservation organisation iSea which encourages local seafood markets, restaurants and shops to sell and consume the invasive fish.

The initiative gets fishermen, chefs, restaurateurs and shopkeepers around the table to hatch plans and create chains to get alien species on the menu and in homes. Diners can also do their bit over a long lunch by picking a dish supporting ocean conservation.

Tasty fish for us, happier native fish in the waters – win, win!

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