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A petition by Spanish and Italian professional divers is expected to be discussed by the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions on 23 June 2026, raising important questions about early retirement, hyperbaric work, and the future recognition of commercial diving across Europe.
A major underwater archaeological expedition in Kasos and Karpathos uncovered ancient shipwrecks, Byzantine anchors, and harbor remains spanning over 2,600 years of history.
Archaeologists have uncovered new artifacts at the historic Mentor shipwreck near Kythera, the vessel that sank in 1802 while transporting antiquities connected to Lord Elgin and the Acropolis.
Surviving populations of the endangered Mediterranean fan mussel (Pinna nobilis) have been discovered in Greek gulfs, offering hope for the species’ survival.
Archaeologists diving in Lake Ohrid have discovered an 8,000-year-old prehistoric settlement built on wooden stilts, revealing one of Europe’s earliest lakeside communities.