Fishermen in Italy have shifted from incinerating invasive Atlantic blue crabs to commercializing them. The crabs, which have devastated mollusk populations in the Po River Delta, are now being exported and slowly introduced to Italian diners. The Italian government had tried to eradicate the crabs, but their rapid reproduction made it difficult. Fishermen are now making most of their income from crabs, despite lower prices compared to traditional mollusks. Some local chefs are embracing the crabs, hoping to change public perception. The move aims to salvage fishermen's livelihoods and rehabilitate the crab's image in Italy.