Why support us?
Our seas are in danger! The Posidonia Seagrass beds may take up to 100 years to regenerate if damaged. Funding is needed to map the current coastal seagrass of Lemnos to raise awareness of its value and to prevent further damage. We must protect the marine biodiversity of Lemnos. Let us work together for our beloved sea.
"Great attention gets paid to rainforests because of the diversity of life there. Diversity in the oceans is even greater."
-Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Explorer at Large
Lemnos Island, a hidden gem in the north Aegean, boasts breathtaking biodiversity and a rich history. Once the home of Hephaestus, where Achilles’ weapons were forged for the Trojan War and the breadbasket of Ancient Athens and the Byzantine Empire, Lemnos remains a National treasure. Yet, despite its storied past, and agricultural wealth, the island’s marine life has remained largely unexplored — until now.
The ocean, our planet’s vital force, produces oxygen and regulates the climate. Yet, it’s facing unprecedented threats from warming, pollution, and overfishing. As Jacques Cousteau aptly put it, the ocean is the ‘lungs of the Earth.’ Its fate is inextricably linked to our own, and its conservation is just as crucial as protecting our land. In fact, the ocean’s unique challenges and interconnectedness make marine conservation a pressing global priority.
Our team at Lemnos Marine Conservation, in partnership with Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, is making groundbreaking discoveries. We’re finding that Lemnos’ waters have become a refuge for marine mammals, rare sea life, and vast expanses of Posidonia Seagrass.
Join our vibrant community where biodiversity thrives as we uncover the secrets of this Aegean gem and work to protect its incredible marine ecosystem!
It’s all about marine protection and biodiversity...(see our video below)
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