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Un cangrejo azul del Atlántico invadió lagunas italianas. Ahora, las pescadoras deben buscar nuevas formas de ganarse la vida
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 10 min read
Por Kasha Patel y Chiara Negrello, CNN
Al amanecer, dos pescadoras arrastraban su embarcación por la laguna de Scardovari, en el noreste de Italia. Oscarina Soncin se encontraba en una de las mayores zonas de recolección de almejas de Europa; el agua gélida le llegaba a las rodillas mientras ra...
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Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own experience with invasive species, such as the zebra mussel in the Rio Grande, underscores the challenges faced by ecosystems when non-native species take hold. The story of the Atlantic blue crab's invasion of Italian lagoons serves as a reminder that El Paso's unique position on the US-Mexico border makes it vulnerable to similar threats. The city's waterways and wildlife are susceptible to invasive species that can disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem, affecting not only the environment but also local industries such as fishing and tourism. As El Paso continues to grow and develop, it is crucial to monitor and prevent the introduction of invasive species that can have devastating consequences for the local economy and ecosystem. The impact of the Atlantic blue crab on Italy's almeja industry is a stark warning that El Paso must take proactive measures to protect its own natural resources.
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Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? Por Kasha Patel y Chiara Negrello, CNN
Al amanecer, dos pescadoras arrastraban su embarcación por la laguna de Scardovari, en el noreste de Italia. Oscarina Soncin se encontraba en una de las mayores zonas de recolección de almejas de Europa; el agua gélida le llegaba a las rodillas mientras ra...
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