Greece revealed on Monday the boundaries of two planned marine parks in the Ionian and Aegean seas, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis saying they will be the largest in the Mediterranean region.

International maritime law encourages cooperation, including environmental issues, between coastal states in closed or semi-enclosed seas,’ Foreign Ministry says, urging cooperation between Türkiye, G

Greece has announced plans to establish two expansive marine parks in the Ionian and Aegean seas. Aimed at protecting marine life, these parks will help the nation achieve its goal of 30% protected waters by 2030.

The Foreign Ministry accused Greece of "exploiting universal values such as the protection of environment" while announcing Turkey's own plan to unveil its marine protection initiatives in the coming days.

Greece will establish two national marine parks in an effort to protect ocean wildlife, a move that could potentially strain ties with neighboring Turkey.

Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications View on euronews