Grouper

Alarming numbers of dead groupers and other fish have been found along the southern coast of Crete, Andros, Tinos and Syros since early September.

Investigations led by the Hellenic Center for Marine Research (HCMR) point to a viral culprit, Betanodavirus, which is known to affect species like dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus) but is harmless to humans. 

In a surprising event, grouper, an endangered marine species rarely observed in its prime habitat areas such as the Mediterranean Sea, has been spotted off Turkey's Black Sea coast for the very first time.

Lionfish that feed on offsprings of other species and became a massive invasive species in the Mediterranean are now seen in the waters off Turkey's Aegean coasts, an expert has warned.

Suluada island in the southern province of Antalya - home to white sand, sparkling sea, Mediterranean monk seals and underwater caves for groupers - fascinates visitors. (AA Photo)

American experimental electronic musician, artist and producer Liz Harris comes to Athens for an appearance as part of the St Paul's Sessions concert program organized by the Anglican church of the same name.

Suluada island in the southern province of Antalya - home to white sand, sparkling sea, Mediterranean monk seals and underwater caves for groupers - welcomes some 2,000 tourists a day during the summer.