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Air France and Fraport Greece have announced they’re supporting Archelon in Zakynthos. The announcement comes as part of the inauguration of the new direct flight link between Paris and Zakynthos, which will see Air France and Fraport Greece supporting Archelon with their vital work. Air France is creating a sponsorship …
Read More »Zakynthos:- More than 50 sea turtle situations within Zakynthos this year, 45 of which were found dead.
The end of the “turtle” season in Zakynthos, also means the completion programme for “ARCHELON”, the Association for the Protection of sea turtles on our island: The representative of the Association, Ms. Nikoletta Sidiropoulou spoke on radio about this summer, during which were recorded over 1,300 nests. Unfortunately, there …
Read More »Tourism pressure on turtles revealed in 19 COVID-19 disruptions
A recent study took place regarding the island’s endangered loggerhead sea turtles. The study also looked at whether pressure from mass tourism creates an issue for the turtles, their breeding habitats, and their nesting sites across the Mediterranean throughout the summer months. The recently published paper includes data about Zakynthos …
Read More »Zakynthos:- The Gulf of Lagana, decisions by the Council of Europe
Decision – for the Gulf of Laganas in Zakynthos by the Council of Europe Strict Recommendations for Kyparissia Bay as well In order to protect the most important spawning beaches of sea turtles in Greece, but also throughout the Mediterranean, the 40th Standing Committee of the Bern Convention – Council …
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