Half the wildlife populations tracked in WWF’s Living Planet Report 2026 are stable or growing, from bluefin tuna to green sea turtles. The report says three systems, food, energy and finance, cause most of the damage to nature
Zakynthos’ Marathonisi combines turquoise waters and pristine beaches with one of the Mediterranean’s most important nesting grounds for the endangered loggerhead turtle
The unusual visitor appeared exhausted and unable to fly, leaving beachgoers watching with a mixture of curiosity and admiration
An endangered bearded vulture perched on a plane's wing at Crete's Heraklion Airport Sunday night, prompting firefighters to scale a ladder and coax the bird off before an international flight could depart.
A planned event at a Caretta caretta nesting beach was called off after intervention by the ARCHELON sea turtle protection group. The beach is home to 66 nests this year.
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.
The UK media outlet highlights the former prison island's remarkable transformation into one of the Mediterranean's most important sanctuaries for the endangered Mediterranean monk seal
The marine mammal was filmed surfacing just off Kamena Vourla, marking its third recorded appearance in the area within six weeks and drawing the attention of locals.
The rare encounter was captured on video by a private boater, offering a close-up view of one of the world's largest marine mammals in the northern Aegean
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 incident has sparked an investigation by the relevant coast guard station in the region, as the killing of the endangered species is a serious violation of environmental law in the country
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
The reigning monarch of the Cote d'Azur principality arrived on the Sporades island of Alonissos to highlight efforts for the preservation of the Monachus monachus monk seal
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
A sustainable sailing awareness campaign, code of conduct for tourists, and mobile app aim to improve the protection of Greece’s endangered monk seal
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.