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

National Geographic explorer Enric Sala calls for more “Amorgorama”-style marine sanctuaries in Greece, saying ocean protection and prosperity go hand in hand.

The High Seas Treaty becomes legally binding for signatories in 2026, but questions remain on enforcement, financing, and its interaction with deep-sea mining

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 initiative, dubbed "Amorgorama", was announced during a teleconference that included Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

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

Greece is meeting just 15% of its MPA commitments, says a report by "weseayou", and no progress has been made on its plans to ban bottom trawling in MPAs, announced at last year's Our Ocean Conference.