Cabinet approves new marine sciences school
The cabinet has approved a new state university of marine science in Larnaca, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki announced on Tuesday.
The move is part of the government’...
The systemic injustices of marine plastic pollution must be addressed
“There is no such thing as ‘away.’ When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” – Annie Leonard, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA
By Panagiotis Kleanthous
Plastics are a ubiquitous aspect ...
EU lambasts Cyprus over marine strategy shortcomings
Cyprus has received a warning letter from the EU over its failure to correctly transpose rules on the safety to the environment of offshore oil and gas operations.
It’s ...
Sensitive marine area around Galapagos Islands expanded
By Alexandra Valencia
Ecuador on Friday created a new marine reserve around its pristine Galapagos Islands — whose rich biodiversity inspired Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution — as it seeks to ...