The Lionfish in the Mediterranean III conference, held in Monaco from October 13 to 15, 2025, brought together scientists, policymakers, economists, chefs, NGOs and regional representatives to...
Association & Island
From Elafonisos to Le Figaro – Raising Awareness Beyond Borders
In October 8, 2025, our work on the lionfish, one of the Mediterranean’s fastest-spreading invasive species, was featured in Le Figaro, one of Europe’s most renowned newspapers. What began as local...
Meeting the Crew of Progetto Mediterranea
Today, the volunteers of Elafonisos Eco had the incredible opportunity to meet the crew of the scientific sailing boat Progetto Mediterranea, currently docked on their island. It was an inspiring...
Elafonisos Eco Joins MEDASSET for World Environment Day Celebration
To mark World Environment Day, Elafonisos Eco had the opportunity to take part in a meaningful and joyful event organized by MEDASSET (Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles) in...
Elafonisos Eco at the BeMed Annual Meeting – Larnaca, Cyprus, May 2025
On May 14-15, 2025, Elafonisos Eco participated in the BeMed Annual Meeting in Larnaca, Cyprus, organized by Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed) in collaboration with the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism...
Celebrating Earth Day with Elafonisos Eco
On April 22nd, to celebrate Earth Day, our team of volunteers took our sewing machines out and set up an open-air workshop in front of Milarakia Market. The goal? Create reusable cotton bags live,...
Lionfish in the Mediterranean II : discussing sustainable solutions
The “Lionfish in the Mediterranean II” conference, held in Athens on March 13-14, 2025, brought together a diverse group of experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the ecological and...
Clean-up day at Simos Beach
On 18 February 2025, the association Elafonisos Eco gathered with 5 new volunteers on Simos Beach, one of the most emblematic beaches of the island, for a clean-up operation. For two hours, the...
Elafonisos Eco Tackles the Invasive Lionfish Threat in Greek Seas
Elafonisos Eco is taking decisive action to combat the growing threat of the invasive lionfish in Greek waters and the Mediterranean. The issue was recently addressed in a session of the...