A large apex predator of coastal ocean waters
In the Mediterranean, invasive silver-cheeked toadfish have damaged nets and threatened swimmers. Greece has launched a program to cull and dispose of the fish, while authorities warn of their dangerous neurotoxin. Reports span Crete to Athens, with sites in Cyprus following similar measures. Scientists link arrivals to warm seas and the Suez Canal route.
A series of shark attacks off Australia’s east coast have left swimmers injured and beaches temporarily closed. Authorities are deploying drones and boosting surveillance as experts warn of rising incidents amid warming seas.
The government has signed Lulu’s Law, directing the FCC to enable emergency mobile alerts when shark attacks occur. States will implement warnings; Alabama already has a similar system. Lulu Gribbin, who survived a 2024 shark attack, advocates the measure, saying it could save lives.
New data show El Niño is strengthening and could drive higher global temperatures this year. Forecasts warn of drought in some regions and wetter conditions in others, with implications for food security and disaster readiness.
Massachusetts anglers released a five‑foot juvenile tiger shark caught off Falmouth, highlighting a warming Atlantic that is drawing southern species north. Scientists say the finding signals changing seas and prompts investigation into potential nursery areas.