lianna Zerva says she suffered a fractured finger and multiple bite injuries after a loggerhead sea turtle attacked her while she was swimming off southern Greece.

Only 12% of Greece's loggerhead sea turtle nesting beaches are in good conservation condition, while 50% were rated as moderate and 38% as poor, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protection measures

The Gulf of Kyparissia, in extreme southwest Greece, and the Laganas Gulf on the Ionian Island of Zakynthos host more than 57% of all Caretta caretta nests in the EU, the Archelon Society said

Greece remains a vital nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles, with early hatchings linked to climate change and long-term conservation efforts keeping the species out of danger

This year, Greece has recorded an unprecedented number of Caretta caretta sea turtle nests, a clear sign that 15 years of dedicated conservation efforts are paying off.