Autumn began at full pace for our organization, with a continuous journey across Greece. September was a month of intense activity, taking our volunteers to three different members of the Blue Municipalities Network over three consecutive weekends: Kasos, Markopoulo, and Argostoli. From reef and port clean-ups to educational activities, fieldwork, and research, the month brought together a demanding program of…

Tasos Faroupos, you left us far too suddenly. And your loss has deeply shaken us. You left without welcoming us once again with your smile, as you always did. Without that familiar meeting at the Town Hall, without another conversation about the island you loved so deeply, without giving us the chance to share with you our plans for what…

A highly constructive and substantive meeting was held between Mr. Koutoulakis, Secretary General for Maritime Affairs and Ports at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, and Mr. George Sarelakos, President of Aegean Rebreath. The meeting provided an opportunity to present Aegean Rebreath’s work and achievements, as well as its role as a platform that brings together local authorities,…

Lemnos and Agios Efstratios were the first destinations of the “Sea Power Alliance”, a new program implemented by Aegean Rebreath with the support of PPC, aiming to deliver meaningful protection for the marine environment and mobilise local communities. The programme is being rolled out throughout 2026 across three Greek islands and is based on a holistic approach to tackling marine…

A united voice emerged from the conference organized by the Municipality of Poros together with our organization as part of the Blue Municipalities Network operations. The event brought together 10 mayors from the Argosaronic region, numerous citizens and civil society organizations with the aim of drafting a memorandum containing proposals to improve the legal framework governing fish farms. In a…

Six years of underwater clean-up operations in Paros and Santorini and the results are now clearly visible! These results are particularly significant for the two islands, which are under considerable pressure from over-tourism and human impact. Following our recent activities, we were pleased to observe that the most important and largest sections of the ports of Parikia and Vlychada are…

One and a half years ago, an ambitious and innovative effort began together with three other members of the Blue Municipalities Network: the municipalities of Alonnisos, Poros, and Skyros. Our shared goal was to implement the complex MERMAID program, which focused on promoting innovation and technology to address marine pollution. This program was based on collaboration with municipal authorities, municipal…

We are moving steadily toward the completion of the European program SustainaBlue, in which we participate, in collaboration with 11 organizations (universities and industry stakeholders from Greece, Cyprus, Malaysia, and Indonesia)! The program that began in 2023, aims to support four Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia and Indonesia and focuses on strengthening the connection between education, the labor market,…

The start of our annual activities in Rafina coincided with the inauguration of the holistic program we are implementing with the support of MAC Cosmetics GR in yet another municipality. This program includes the implementation of the strategic action plan for the marine environment and comes as a continuation of our collaboration with the international group. Following the Municipality of…

Once again we found ourselves beneath a landfill that “hangs” above the sea. Once again we were confronted with complete indifference and the lack of clear practices for the protection of the marine environment. After seeing firsthand the situation at the Agistri landfill, we considered it necessary to visit the site in order to assess the level of marine pollution…

Our efforts to strengthen participatory processes within our organization were confirmed in the best possible way at our General Assembly! Following numerous meetings of our organization’s clusters and their coordinators, our annual meeting came to confirm that our team operates with a unified voice and a shared vision. Meetings were held to identify gaps and weaknesses, highlight proposals and set…

The sustainability of the programs we implement is a fundamental principle for our organization! This commitment is also reflected in the program we are carrying out with the support of BAT Hellas in the regions of Rafina and Naxos. Our recent visits to the two members of the Blue Municipalities Network aimed to inspect and maintain the infrastructure, as well…