As of Monday, April 27, the Nisyros Geopark, covering a total area of 481 square kilometers (185 square miles), has been officially inducted into the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network.
The Nisyros Geopark encompasses the island of Nisyros itself, the islets...
Scientists have long searched for dinosaur DNA, but none has been recovered. The genetic material breaks down over time, making it unlikely to survive for millions of years. Instead, researchers rely on fossils to understand how these animals lived....
The Ecological Translation symposium and exhibition, taking place at the Goethe-Institut in Athens from April 28 to May 30, 2026, offers a profound interdisciplinary exploration of the climate crisis.
By bringing together experts from law, science, technology, policy, and the...
A new regulation has been signed to reinforce the protection of high-environmental-value beaches in Greece, known as “Untrodden Beaches” (Apatites Paralies). The measure imposes strict limitations on human intervention and commercial use, with the primary objective of preserving their...
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is urging Greek consumers to incorporate additional invasive species into their diets, arguing that this could help mitigate the ecological threat these non-native fish pose to the Aegean Sea.
“A new reality has...
A significant earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck the sea region off the coast of eastern Crete.
The tremor, which occurred at approximately 6:18 a.m. local time, was centered roughly 11–28 kilometers (6.8 miles to 17.3 miles) southeast...
New research published in Science Advances has challenged the long-held assumption that the Methana volcano in Greece, located about 31 miles (50 km) from Athens, is extinct. Despite showing no signs of activity, such as ash clouds or lava...
As the world celebrates Earth Day 2026 under the theme "Our Power, Our Planet," Greece finds itself at the center of a story that is both a warning and a work in progress.
Recent scientific studies show the country navigating...
A beachgoer near Paphos, Cyprus, made a startling discovery yesterday, stumbling upon the carcass of a massive squid that has sparked interest among local nature enthusiasts.
The creature, which measured well over half a meter in length, was identified by...
Greece has officially enacted legislation granting permanent status as a Marine Protected Area (MPA) to the uninhabited and biodiverse islet of Gyaros in the Cyclades, the Greek branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) announced on Monday.
WWF...
An international team of researchers has found that cocaine-related pollution in natural waters can significantly alter how Atlantic salmon move and use space.
The study provides the first field evidence that drug contaminants can affect fish behavior outside laboratory conditions....
If you've ever been captivated by the brilliant turquoise waters of Greece, the Caribbean, or the South Pacific, you're not alone. These stunning shades of blue almost seem unreal, but there’s real science behind them.
So, what actually gives ocean...
It's a tiny, shrimp-like crustacean, not bigger than a paperclip. Despite its minimal size, Antarctic krill, one of the planet's largest biomasses that nourishes everything from fish to giant humpback whales, has a massively vital role in fighting climate...
