Greece has unveiled a 780-million-euro program aimed at safeguarding biodiversity and marine ecosystems through the establishment of two large marine parks. The announcement was made at an international oceans conference in Athens, where Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the country's commitment to expanding marine protected areas and implementing measures to combat harmful fishing practices.
The proposed marine parks, to be located in the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea, will increase the total area of protected waters to over 30% of Greece's maritime territory. While the initiative has been praised for its efforts to enhance environmental conservation, some environmental organizations have raised concerns about the need for stronger commitments to protect marine life.
