Mediterranean Monk Seal Protection Huge Success in Greece
” width=”696″>A Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) on a beach on the Greek island of Alonnissos. Credit: Facebook/Alonissos Insider
In February of 2016, a rare feat in environmental protection took place when the Hellenic Society for the Study & Protection of the Mediterranean Monk Seal (MOm) announced that the seal had made an unexpected comeback in the Aegean, with its population recovering to the point where it was no longer considered “critically endangered.”
The monk seal dropped down one category on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, from “critically endangered” to “endangered.”
5 Of The Least Touristy Islands In Greece
Apr.17.2021
Greece is famous for its idyllic islands with small villages full of gleaming white houses, pebble and sand beaches with crystal clear water, ancient churches, friendly natives, and delicious Greek cuisine.
The most popular Greek islands are Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Crete, and Rhodes, which are also some of the largest of the islands and ports for cruise ships. If you want to experience less crowded and more off-the-beaten-path Greek islands, hereâs our list.
All of these destinations are reachable by ferry from either the mainland of Greece or from the bigger islands, and depending on the distance, travel can take up to eight hours.
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cradle of Europe
January 6, 2021
You many think of Greece as predominantly a sun, sea and sand destination, even if you like to soak up the culture too. But with its mild climate, history and beautiful landscape, Greece has a lot to offer all year round. It’s also taking great strides in sustainability, and by its very nature, its culture has some features that make it a hit with ecotourists.
“Organic produce markets and island seafood makes it an unintentional leader of the world’s most sustainable food,” explained Lonely Planet. This year, the travel platform has refocused its Best in Travel awards on “destinations that are making incredible contributions in the areas of sustainability, diversity and community,” and it named Greece as the Best Food Destination for 2021.
Greek Man Named Europe’s “Young Champion of the Earth” by UN
ENALEIA’s Lefteris Arapakis. Credit: UN Environment Programme/YouTube
Lefteris Arapakis, a 26-year old Greek climate activist and entrepreneur, was named “Young Champion of the Earth” for Europe by the United Nations on December 11.
A graduate of the Athens University of Economics and Business, in 2017 Arapakis co-founded ENALEIA, a social startup inspired by Greece’s climate and economic crisis that teaches the unemployed sustainable fishing practices. ENALEIA was the first school for professional fishermen anywhere in the country.
Greek Reporter spoke to Arapakis about his mission to attract more people into the fishing sector by creating conditions for ongoing sustainable fishing in the future during an interview in 2019.