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Greek island of Gyaros, once a prison, declared protected wildlife sanctuary

A presidential decree turns the former Aegean prison island into a haven for Mediterranean monk seals and other marine life.

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What to know

  • Gyaros, a former Greek prison island in the Cyclades, is now protected under a presidential decree as a marine wildlife sanctuary.
  • The site is notable for supporting Mediterranean monk seals, an endangered species.
  • The story has drawn attention on social media as an example of converting a site of historical exile into a conservation area.

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  1. background

    Greece protects Gyaros as a marine wildlife sanctuary — A presidential decree formally protects the marine area around Gyaros, a former prison island in the Cyclades, transforming it into a sanctuary especially valued for its population of Mediterranean monk seals.

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    Story circulates on social media

    Le Monde's report on Gyaros' transformation is shared and reposted widely on Bluesky, drawing attention to the island's shift from prison history to conservation site.

    “This is what I call a better use for land. The Greek island of Gyaros, long used to exile prisoners, is now a protected wildlife area.”
    — bambooshooti.bsky.social
    • bambooshooti.bsky.social

      #ResistanceEarth This is what I call a better use for land. The Greek island of Gyaros, long used to exile prisoners, is now a protected wildlife area. Located in the Aegean Sea, the island has become a haven for diverse species, such as Mediterranean monk seals.

      bambooshooti.bsky.socialBluesky11d ago522▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • mf_magazine@mastodon.mediafaro.org

      The former Greek prison island of Gyaros becomes a biodiversity haven. In the heart of the Cyclades archipelago, this island, long used as a place of exile, has been transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife, especially Mediterranean monk seals. The marine area is now officially protected under a presidential decree. https://…

      mf_magazine@mastodon.mediafaro.orgMastodon10d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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