For a second year in a row, the seabed of Imerolia is littered with rusting beach equipment and debris

Greece's flagship initiative to map and safeguard Posidonia oceanica meadows will expand under new leadership, with a continued focus on scientific research and marine conservation.

Brown phytoplankton growth blankets parts of the Thermaikos Gulf, reviving concerns over pollution, nutrient runoff and the long-term environmental health

Greece and France reaffirm their commitment to deeper cooperation and continued exchange of expertise in environmental protection and climate action.

For a long time, yachting, like much of maritime activity, operated on partial knowledge. We knew there was an impact, but we could not see it clearly, measure it consistently, or respond to it in a practical way

“Turtles are so charismatic and strong, they encompass everything beautiful”

Beyond the significant environmental burden on this sensitive ecosystem, the study also warns of potential impacts from increasing heavy metal accumulation on the human body and the broader food chain

Maria Damanaki on Greece’s green transition, energy politics, and the risks of inertia in the Aegean

Untreated wastewater leaks near a popular bay have led to sanctions against the island’s municipality, highlighting wider environmental lapses and EU pressure on Greece’s sewage management

The central responsibility for safeguarding and protecting the marine meadows lies with the Ministry of Environment and Energy, as Greece must comply with its relevant European obligations

Both sides acknowledged the importance of supporting island communities and stressed the need to ensure that non-EU countries comply with fishing and marine protection rules.

The platform, unveiled during a recent public event, combines citizen participation with cutting-edge technology to combat pollution in coastal and marine environments.