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Great white sharks in the Mediterranean are critically endangered due to illegal fishing and are being sold in North African markets, with over 40 sharks killed in 2025 alone. Despite international protections, enforcement is weak, and the ecosystem is heavily degraded, raising concerns about the species' potential extinction unless urgent conservation efforts are made.
Cypriot fishermen are battling invasive lionfish, which threaten local fish stocks and livelihoods, but are turning them into a delicacy to combat the problem, supported by EU campaigns promoting their consumption as a sustainable solution amidst climate change-driven warming of the Mediterranean.
Stromboli, a volcano north of Sicily, has been erupting almost continuously for at least 2,000 years, earning it the nickname 'lighthouse of the Mediterranean' due to its frequent, mild eruptions and spectacular lava bursts.
Turkish President Erdogan condemned the Israel-Greece-Cyprus summit, reaffirmed Turkey's support for Gaza, criticized Israel's actions in the conflict, and emphasized Turkey's historical stance as a refuge for the oppressed, while also asserting Turkey's rights in the eastern Mediterranean.
Ukraine has conducted its first drone strike on a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker, the Qendil, in the Mediterranean, marking an escalation in its attacks on Russian oil shipping networks linked to the war in Ukraine. The attack, involving sophisticated drone operations, targeted the vessel en route to Ust Luga from India, and reflects Kyiv's expanding maritime tactics against Russian assets.
Ukraine has for the first time targeted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Qendil, in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its efforts to reduce Russia's oil revenues supporting the Kremlin's war efforts. The tanker was empty and posed no environmental risk. This marks an escalation in Ukraine's drone strikes on ships aiding Russia, amidst ongoing energy conflicts and military actions.
Ukraine has reportedly targeted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean for the first time, indicating increased military activity and tensions in the region.
A genetic study reveals that the mosquito thought to have evolved in London's Underground actually has a much older origin in the Mediterranean, dating back 1,000 to 10,000 years, and migrated to London over time.
A journalist aboard the Doctors Without Borders rescue ship Geo Barents in the Mediterranean describes the challenging and inspiring work of rescuing migrants, highlighting a moment of joy as dolphins swim alongside the ship, symbolizing life's persistence amid hardship.
A 15-year study found that diets rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and unsaturated fats, like the MIND, AHEI, and AMED, may slow the development of dementia and heart disease, while pro-inflammatory diets high in red and processed meats and refined grains increase the risk. The study highlights the importance of diet in managing chronic diseases in aging populations.
Tiffany Trump and her husband vacationed on a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean, which was identified as the Phoenix 2 owned by Turkish billionaire Ercument Bayegan, through social media clues and ship tracking data, highlighting connections between the Trump family and wealthy foreign business figures.
Director Shawn Levy revealed the first look at 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' a new spinoff set in an unexplored period of the galaxy, starring Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray, with filming in the Mediterranean and scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.
Archaeologists have analyzed Phoenician oil bottles from Motya, revealing that fragrant oils played a key role in identity, memory, and cultural exchange across the Mediterranean during the Iron Age, serving both practical and symbolic purposes in trade, ritual, and diplomacy.
Southern Europe's economies are under threat due to climate change and overtourism, which are causing environmental degradation, resource shortages, and social conflicts, prompting calls for more sustainable tourism practices and infrastructure investments.
A meta-analysis of over 800,000 people across 33 studies found that the Mediterranean, DASH, and AHEI diets all lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with the DASH diet showing the greatest reduction at 23%. These diets emphasize healthy fats, plant-based foods, and reducing processed foods, sugars, and sodium, which are key factors in managing insulin resistance and preventing diabetes across diverse populations.