A new initiative is testing the use of underwater drones and artificial reefs in marine conservation at the Ayia Napa marina. Set to launch at the end of the year, the project, led by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), will explore new ways to monitor marine ecosystems to…| cyprus-mail.com
After lengthy talks that begun in 2004, 193 UN member states agreed on March 4 a legally-binding UN treaty to protect the high seas and marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable use. Welcoming this breakthrough, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said “This action is a victory…for global efforts to counter the destructive trends…| cyprus-mail.com
A roundtable discussion held by the French embassy in Nicosia revealed that Cyprus protects only 18 per cent of its marine area, falling short of the international target of 30 per cent. “The science is clear. The oceans are in deep crisis. More than 8 million tons of plastic are…| cyprus-mail.com