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NATO's Naval Exercises Massacre Whales in Crete
The photo that the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki published, depicting stranded whales along the south-east shores of Crete has brought forth a great deal of concern. According to the local environmental organizations, a NATO naval exercise is most likely...
Animals
Greece Suspends Seismic Surveys After Whale Strandings
Greece will temporarily stop seismic surveys in the Ionian Sea near the island of Corfu after a spate of whale strandings were recorded on the island's shores, the Greek Environment Ministry stated on Thursday.
While not confirmed, experts believe that...
Animals
Whale Stranded in Greece Found Dead Despite Rescue Attempts
The whale that was stranded in Greece passed away on Wednesday despite valiant attempts at saving its life by volunteers and veterinarians.
According to an announcement by the Greek Environment Ministry, the beaked whale's body was found in the shallows...
Animals
Volunteers Fight to Save Stranded Whale in Greece
The story of a stranded beaked whale, which is ill and has been injured by a boat propeller, continues in Greece as volunteers are fighting to save its life.
The whale first appeared in the shallows of a beach in...
Animals
Rare Sight of Stranded Whale in Greece
A beaked whale that was stranded on a beach in Vouliagmeni, near Athens, Greece was rescued on Thursday, only to reappear stranded on a nearby beach in Alimos hours later on Friday.
Experts state that the prognosis for the whale,...
Animals
WWF's Ship "Blue Panda" Touring Ionian Sea to Promote Environmental Awareness
The World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) ship named the "Blue Panda" began a tour of the Ionian islands in Greece on July 21, to promote awareness of the diversity of marine wildlife in the Mediterranean and to inform the public...