In Italy's Po River Delta, fishermen shifted from incinerating invasive Atlantic blue crabs to exporting them. This change came after a significant revenue drop for the Polesine Fishermen's Cooperative, which faced economic challenges. The cooperative's new strategy has led to successful sales of crabs, with projections of 20 million euros in revenue this year. Climate change has played a role in the crab population's increase, prompting this shift in approach.
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