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Kostas Thoktariadis to Danikas: “For 40 years I have been discovering lost shipwrecks, it’s my hobby”

The top Greek diver describes his experience when he descended to a depth of 212 meters and talks about the seven submarines from World Wars I and II that he located sunken in the Greek seas

Viral ‘Roll Cloud’ stuns Portuguese beachgoers

A rare "roll cloud" phenomenon resembling a tsunami startled beachgoers in Portugal, triggering strong winds. What is this strange weather event?

Concern in Australia: Radioactivity 4,500 times higher than normal detected off the coast

Study reveals extreme levels of plutonium on the seabed of the Montebello Islands, where British nuclear tests were carried out in the 1950s - Scientists warn of persistent radioactive contamination and potential ecological risks

Piraeus has financed the world’s first LR2 wind tanker – It has sails, saves 1200 tons of fuel per year

The innovative tanker, with a capacity of 115,000 DWT, belongs to Union Maritime, owned by the Paliou family with the participation of Aristotle Mystakidis - It is equipped with three WindWings®, 37.5 meters high - Reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 3800 tons per year

Housemaid arrested for arson on Chios – Threw cigarette, sparked massive wildfire

The woman, of Georgian origin, admitted her involvement in one of the wildfire fronts

chios fire

Autonomous marine vehicles are transforming scientific research in challenging environments, such as the Kolumbo volcano near Santorini

This is the essence of the “MERLIN” project, which aspires to revolutionize the way we explore, monitor, and protect marine environments

Stop to wolf relocation from Mount Parnitha imposed by scientific committee

The relocation of wolves from Mount Parnitha has been deemed unfeasible and scientifically unfounded by the "Natura 2000" Committee, the central scientific advisory body of the Greek state on biodiversity issues

Ocean protection: Greece and Portugal join forces in a Pact of Art and Sustainability

At the edge of Astypalea in Greece and in Cascais and Cabo da Roca in Portugal, a unique and innovative project was brought to life. Its purpose: to highlight the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and to raise global awareness, guided by hope—not just as an idea, but as an action, a creative vision, and a collective effort

The invasion of the sacred ibis in Europe worries experts

In the past, the appearance of birds of prey may have been rare, but now thousands of birds of prey can be seen in the

Mobilizing Youth and ECOPs: Showcasing Initiatives for Ocean Action at UN Ocean Conference 2025

Upcoming side event in Nice highlights youth leadership and multi-stakeholder collaboration for a sustainable ocean future

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