A delicacy prized abroad is being exported from Italy, despite being reviled at home. The invasive Atlantic blue crab has been blamed for decimating prized Manila clams. For two years, most crabs caught in the Po River Delta were incinerated due to a lack of appetite for them among Italians.

The industry's response to the crab invasion is shifting, with a focus on finding new markets for the crustaceans. This strategy is helping to salvage the livelihoods of some fishermen. The Polesine Fishermen's Cooperative Consortium saw its revenues fall 75% to 15 million euros due to the invasion.

Further details on the efforts to contain the crab invasion and the impact on Italian fishermen are available from the source.