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Greek Islands Seagrass Alliance (GISA): The first nationwide initiative for the preservation of the Mediterranean’s underwater forests, with the active participation of citizens, scientists, and institutions.
In a significant moment for Greece’s marine and coastal environment, the official launch of the program Greek Islands Seagrass Alliance (GISA) was announced at a press conference held on Saturday, October 18, at the WHEN multi-space in Athens, in the presence of all partners.
The Alliance is an innovative, five-year program (2025-2030) and a central cooperation hub that aspires to unite island and coastal communities with scientists, environmental organizations, local government, and businesses to protect one of Greece’s most valuable treasures: the underwater meadows of Posidonia oceanica and all the valuable marine plants found in the Greek coastal zone. The program was designed and is coordinated by the Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF) in collaboration with the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), as well as the Ionian Environment Foundation (IEF), Argosaronic Environment Foundation (AEF), and Aenaos Thalassa. GISA is funded by the American Seacology Foundation, whose members traveled to Greece for the program’s announcement.