In fashion, there is nothing fishy about leather made from lionfish

An American start-up is making fish leather from a species considered invasive and harmful to biodiversity. Photo: Instagram/Inversa

In order to deal with the proliferation of lionfish in certain waters, three experienced divers had the idea of transforming this invasive species into a high-end product: fish leather.

The initiative could help reduce fashion's impact on the planet, while protecting coral reefs, and biodiversity more generally.