Greece announces plans to establish two large marine parks as part of a biodiversity protection initiative, with intentions unveiled at an international oceans conference in Athens. However, Turkiye, Greece’s neighbor and regional rival, expresses discontent, while environmental organizations argue that the proposal falls short, citing concerns over Greece’s allowance of environmentally damaging activities like energy exploration in sensitive marine areas.
Greece’s Marine Park Proposal Met with Criticism from Turkiye, Environmental Groups
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