Cyprus lags behind on marine protection goals, says French ambassador

A roundtable discussion held by the French embassy in Nicosia revealed that Cyprus protects only 18 per cent of its marine area, falling short of the international target of 30 per cent.

“The science is clear. The oceans are in deep crisis. More than 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans every year . (…) Collectively, but also individually, it is our duty to take action,” French