In this Masters' thesis, we analyzed the topic of the expansion of invasive species Lagocephalus sceleratus in the East Mediterranean. We researched which consequences this invasive species has made to the ecosystem of the East Mediterranean, and, above all, on the fishing industry as an important economic activity. We researched biology and ecology of the silver-cheeked toadfish and it's potential influence on human health. We discovered that silver-cheeked toadfish represents a danger to the Adriatic sea ecosystem. In addition, the projection of the expansion of the species in the Adriatic sea was made on the basis of the data collected from the Institute of the Oceanography and Fisheries in Split. The research methodology used in this research was the theoretical research. We used the basic instruments as well as Croatian, English, and Slovenian literature. Furthermore, we also used the database of the Institute of the Oceanography and Fisheries in Split. This research will contribute to the development of ichthyology and to a better understanding of the invasive species issues in the century of climate changes.
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