5+ hour, 50+ min ago  (359+ words) The invasive silver-cheeked pufferfish is spreading across the eastern Mediterranean, damaging fisheries and alarming beachgoers. Scientists say the real solution lies not in culling, but in restoring the health of marine ecosystems Although the Ministry of Development's pilot program offers…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (878+ words) Once unknown in Greece, invasive pufferfish have become a growing concern as warmer waters help their expansion, with scientists warning over toxic species, fishing damage and possible effects on marine ecosystems As Greece launches a government-funded bounty to encourage fishermen…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (295+ words) The municipality of Chalkida (Halkida) has installed special floating barriers at selected beaches to protect swimmers from purple jellyfish, becoming one of the first local authorities to introduce physical protective measures in response to the seasonal marine phenomenon. Municipal officials…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (413+ words) The two suspects remain at large Greek authorities have imposed a 50, 000-euro administrative fine on the woman identified as the driver who allegedly ran over and killed an elderly stray dog in the northwestern Peloponnese town of Gastouni, as prosecutors…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (376+ words) 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 Only 12% of Greece's loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting beaches are in good…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (405+ words) A large snake sparked alarm in the town of Lamia in central Greece after it was discovered inside a parked vehicle, prompting an emergency response from firefighters and a complex rescue attempt. The incident occurred in the Nea Magnesia area…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (418+ words) The new regulatory package, approved by a broad majority in the European Parliament, introduces mandatory microchipping and registration of all companion animals in national databases. Around 40 cats that had been stolen and allegedly destined to be sold as meat for…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (415+ words) A rare great white shark sighting in the Mediterranean has renewed attention on shark activity worldwide, but experts say the risk to swimmers remains extremely low. A rare marine encounter occurred at Alykes beach in Anavyssos, Attica, when a three-meter…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (629+ words) Rising ocean acidity could erode sharks" teeth and skin, making them weaker and less efficient swimmers, researchers warn. A new overview of global shark attack hotspots has highlighted the regions with the highest number of incidents, following the documented sighting…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (559+ words) A video showing a young bear briefly exploring a residential area before quickly retreating has attracted widespread attention online. Authorities and environmental organizations have raised the alarm in Western Macedonia after three brown bears were found dead within a short…...