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The record rise in sea turtle nesting in Greece

Once on the verge of extinction, the Caretta caretta sea turtle is recording an amazing bounce-back as its nests are reaching record numbers. At the heart of this comeback is the Greek island of Zakynthos and the shore of Sekania, long described as the Mediterranean’s greatest “maternity ward” for this sea turtle, home to a state-funded marine park. Charikleia Minotou, who coordinates the WWF program in this protected area, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the conservation efforts behind this sea turtle's extraordinary resurgence, and explore what still needs to be done.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

‘It’s hugely moving’: sea turtle nests in Greece reach record numbers

Greece to hold emergency meeting following Iran’s missile attack on Israel

Greece condemns Iran’s attack on Israel, urges de-escalation

UN chief to meet with Cypriot leaders in October

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