Greece’s Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Schoinas, will meet with representatives of the Greek fishing industry on Thursday to address growing concerns surrounding pufferfish and broader challenges facing the sector. The meeting aims to facilitate dialogue and seek solutions to problems impacting Greek fisheries. Pufferfish, an invasive species increasingly present in Greek waters, pose a threat to both marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of fishermen due to damage to nets and reduced catches of commercially valuable species. The discussion will likely cover potential financial aid, management strategies for the pufferfish population, and other issues affecting the sustainability and economic viability of the Greek fishing industry. This meeting signals a heightened government response to the escalating crisis within the sector. It represents an attempt to proactively address the concerns of fishermen and find collaborative solutions.