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Turtle nesting on Zakynthos 

At this time of year, turtles are nesting on beaches in the National Marine Park. Parts of the beaches are restricted and you will see nesting sites indicated by wooden structures, with labels on.  Whilst we all love to go to the beach and have fun, there are rules in …

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Support for Archelon from Air France and Frapport Greece!

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Turtles visit shipwreck beach!

Normally at this time of year the famous shipwreck at Navagio is greeting boats of tourists from all over the world. This year we have learned that visitors of a different kind have arrived on the beach. Last week on the 8 June, turtle tracks on the beach were spotted …

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They’re here… our first visitors for the season! (VIDEOS)

Dated May, 9th and whilst out at Lagana Bay, Panagiotis Velianitis came across some of our first visitors for the season. The famous loggerhead sea turtle known as Caretta Caretta has returned However, the National Marine Park of Zakynthos noticed that turtles have appeared since last  month. Due to most …

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Hatchlings on Daphne Beach, Vassilikos start season in Greece.

In a press release by the Marine Park of Zakynthos, it was noted that Zakynthos has led the way for the hatching season to start. Hatchlings from the vulnerable species the Loggerhead sea turtle, known as Caretta Caretta,  have made their first step towards our waters and the marine park …

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