Underwater
Archaeology
Three Historical Shipwrecks Discovered in the Mediterranean
An international group of scientists made an exciting discovery recently: while exploring underwater in the Mediterranean they found three shipwrecks which have been lying at the bottom of the sea for a very long time.
The scientists also took detailed...
Greek News
Greek Island of Alonissos Installs Underwater Christmas Tree
The Greek island of Alonissos has chosen to celebrate its connection with the sea this year by organizing a symbolic underwater decoration of a Christmas tree.
Alonissos was recently voted by British tour operators as Best Diving Destination at the...
Greece
Greek Navy Systematically Recording Country's Most Iconic Shipwrecks
The first phase of a project to investigate and record the current state of historic Naval shipwrecks in Greece has recently been completed, according to a Hellenic (Greek) Navy General Staff (HNGS) announcement released on Wednesday.
The investigation, using a...
Europe
Cyprus’ Ayia Napa To Create Mediterranean’s First Underwater Museum
Ayia Napa, Cyprus' most popular tourist destination, is set to have the first-ever underwater museum in the Mediterranean, soon to be created off the island's Pernera Beach.
On Friday, June 14, the mayor of Ayia Napa, along with Cypriot authorities and...
Greece
Ancient Artefacts Discovered Underwater Skiathos Island
Underwater explorations from May 14 though 25 near Skiathos island resulted in a treasure trove of archaelogical antiquities.
The first organized underwater exploration was held under the supervision of the Greek Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and explored through areas including...