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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's official. We are certified partners with Lovable. We have already built many apps and tools for the environment and wildlife conservation. With thousands of people using them every day.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🌍 Field Notes is now an app you can carry everywhere. field.mermanconservation.co.uk A tool we created and already use across different environmental and field projects is now becoming something everyone can use directly from their phone.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Introducing WildCare: Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Management System WildCare is a free and open digital management system created for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centres. wildcare.mermanconservation.co.uk
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
See our latest newsletter: newsletter.mermanconservation.co.uk/newsletter/n...
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news-roundup-july-2026 — Newsletter
Newsletter Hub displays monthly newsletters with a shareable archive and AI-powered content creation.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Greek Shark Logbook: What the First Half of 2026 Shows About Shark Sightings in Greece www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/greek-s...
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Greek Shark Logbook: What the First Half of 2026 Shows About Shark Sightings in Greece
The first half of 2026 has already been an important period for the Greek Shark Logbook , with 40 shark observations recorded from 1 January to 30 June 2026 . These records do not show something...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Two new signs at Liri beach in Greece: Small actions that help protect Mediterranean monk seals www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/two-new...
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Two new signs at Liri beach in Greece: Small actions that help protect Mediterranean monk seals
Protecting wildlife is not always about large conservation projects or expensive infrastructure. Sometimes, one of the most effective conservation tools is simply providing the right information in...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
​Try the Mediterranean Spread Simulator to see how fast alien species can establish in the Mediterranean. www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/try-the...
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​Try the Mediterranean Spread Simulator to see how fast alien species can establish in the Mediterranean.
From conservation initiatives to groundbreaking research, our blog is your portal to the awe-inspiring world of wildlife conservation.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
​A major milestone for Marine Notes Journal (ISSN) www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/a-major...
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​A major milestone for Marine Notes Journal (ISSN)
We are proud to celebrate an important moment for Marine Notes Journal. The journal has officially been assigned its International Standard Serial Number: ISSN 2979-8841 Receiving an ISSN gives the...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
AI Agents for Environmental Conservation open.spotify.com/episode/3nRL...
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AI Agents for Environmental Conservation
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🌍 We’re growing! Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd is now working across 5 countries, supporting conservation, research, and environmental solutions in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, and Gibraltar.
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Are We Ready for Shark Conservation to Succeed? • The Revelator | I wrote this in 2019. Some of the fears expressed here have come to pass.
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Are We Ready for Shark Conservation to Succeed? • The Revelator
Successful conservation means more sharks, which is great for the health of the ocean but could also be problematic in a few important ways. Here’s how experts say we should prepare.
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Headlines - Print Edition Oceanswell hosts two evenings of engaging ocean storytelling in Colombo
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Oceanswell hosts two evenings of engaging ocean storytelling in Colombo
Oceanswell, Sri Lanka’s pioneering marine conservation research and education organisation, is set to bring the wonders of the ocean to the heart of Colombo with “Into the Ocean’s Depths.” ..
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
📢 Merman Conservation Wildlife Tech Grants are open. 🤖 We are offering to build free custom web apps for small wildlife and conservation organisations. Species loggers, dashboards, data maps, reporting tools, and more. 🔗 www.mermanconservation.co.uk/wildlife-tec...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
📄 New paper out! "Night Photo Colorizer: An Artificial Intelligence Application for Automated Chromatic Enhancement of Nocturnal Camera Trap Imagery" Read the full paper here: 🔗 mkscienceset.com/articles_fil... 🔗 www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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SCB Marine Program @scbmarine.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🌊FINAL CALL for IMCC8 proposals — submission deadline is TOMORROW 20 March (11:59 EDT)! We invite globally diverse perspectives + student-led sessions alongside contributions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers + educators working to advance marine conservation. conbio.org/mini-sites/i...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🚀 New Service Now Available at Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd. Introducing Project Dashboards & Smart Environmental AI Apps Take your environmental projects to the next level with custom-built digital tools designed specifically for your needs.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
We are hiring !!! www.mermanconservation.co.uk/careers.html
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
New citizen science project: Pagasetic Marine Mortality Logbook url:https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/new-citizen-science-project-pagasetic-marine-mortality-logbook
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Oryx @oryxthejournal.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
🪼 Taklis' Conservation News piece in Oryx reports a significant aggregation of mauve stinger jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) in the Pagasetic Gulf, central Greece, observed in May 2025.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Mauve Stinger Logbook Wales 2025 www.seanoe.org/data/01000/1...
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Mauve Stinger Logbook Wales 2025
this dataset contains all validated citizen science records of the mauve stinger jellyfish pelagia noctiluca collected along the welsh coast during[...]
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
🦋✨ We just launched a brand new free Butterfly Identification tool ✨🦋 www.mermanconservation.co.uk/butterfly-id... Upload any butterfly photo and the tool will mark the key identification features, explain the reasoning and then give you several ways to export and use the results.
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Butterfly ID
Company Number: SC787239 UK Register of Learning Providers Number UKPRN: 10096857 ​ ISNI: 0000 0005 2813 2379 Ringgold ID: 841198​
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🔬 New research alert! "The Environmental Risks of a Floating LNG Terminal in the Pagasetic Gulf" by Christos Taklis et al. now published in Marine Notes Journal 🌊 Read the full paper: www.marinenotesjournal.com/doi/MNJ-2026... #MarineScience #Research #Ocean #Science
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Marine Notes Journal
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
New Technical Report / Risk Assessment: The Environmental Risks of a Floating LNG Terminal in the Pagasetic Gulf. www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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The Environmental Risks of a Floating LNG Terminal in the Pagasetic Gulf | Request PDF
Request PDF | The Environmental Risks of a Floating LNG Terminal in the Pagasetic Gulf | This report assesses the environmental risks associated with the proposed floating liquefied natural gas termin...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
New podcast episode is out 🎙️ AI and Micro Apps Shaping the Future of Conservation 🌿✨ This episode dives into how small AI tools are transforming conservation work. open.spotify.com/episode/0tbj...
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AI and Micro Apps Shaping the Future of Conservation
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd is raising funds to acquire a small research boat and an electric motor to enhance fieldwork on the endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) and elasmobranches. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCav...
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Support Marine Research in Greece.
YouTube video by Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The Seal Quest project is growing! we’re putting up our brand new signs on the beach of Liri, Greece www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZYv...
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The Seal Quest project is growing! we’re putting up our brand new signs on the beach of Liri, Greece
YouTube video by Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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Haunted Habitats: UK Wildlife and Halloween Folklore
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Launching Marine Notes Journal: A New Voice for Marine Science and Conservation. url:https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/launching-marine-notes-journal-a-new-voice-for-marine-science-and-conservation
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Common Stingray Survey + Mediterranean Monk Seal surprise in Liri Beach (Greece) | October 5, 2025 url:https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/common-stingray-survey-mediterranean-monk-seal-surprise-in-liri-beach-greece-october-5-2025
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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Dangerous mauve stingers jellyfish spotted off Welsh beaches
More than 300 mauve stingers were seen off a beach on Anglesey, researchers say.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The Ethics of Conservation Surveillance: Bridging the Mind Gap url:https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/the-ethics-of-conservation-surveillance-bridging-the-mind-gap
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
New Field Guide for Nudibranchs in UK url:https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/new-field-guide-for-nudibranchs-in-uk
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
New Field Guide for UK Seals url:https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/new-field-guide-for-uk-seals
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
🌊🎙 New Podcast Episode is Out! 🎙🌊 Alien Species in the Mediterranean: A Silent Invasion open.spotify.com/episode/7jLZ...
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Alien Species in the Mediterranean: A Silent Invasion
The AI Conservationist · Episode
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
🎙️ Our New Podcast Episode is Out Now! Fishing, Bycatch, and the Battle for Marine Life is now live. In this episode, we dive into one of the ocean’s biggest hidden threats: bycatch. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/14bK...
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Fishing, Bycatch, and the Battle for Marine Life
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Today, we proudly release 2 new FREE AI tools: 🧾 Marine Logbook Assistant Track and document your marine life encounters with ease 📉 European Marine Threat Monitor Real-time insights using scientific indices like the Ocean Health Index, WWF Risk Assessment, and IUCN Red List ecosystem rankings
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Pelagia Logbook: June 2025 update on the ongoing Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish bloom in the Aegean sea
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Pelagia Logbook: June 2025 update on the ongoing Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish bloom in the Aegean sea
The bloom of the Mauve Stinger jellyfish, Pelagia noctiluca, continues in the Aegean Sea. New observations have been added to the Pelagia Logbook, helping us understand the extent and movement of this natural phenomenon.📍 See where sightings have been recorded📊 Follow monthly updates🔎 Learn how to identify and stay safe➡️ Check the full update here:https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk/pelagia-logbook-aegean-sea-2025.html🙏 Thank you to all citi [...]
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Marine Survey in Vlachorema (Greece) | June 23, 2025
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Marine Survey in Vlachorema (Greece) | June 23, 2025
© Chris Taklis - Sparisoma cretense On June 23, 2025, our team surveyed the coastal waters of Vlachorema in South Pelion, Greece. The area revealed a vibrant mosaic of marine life, ranging from well-known fish to colorful nudibranchs, algae, bryozoans, and more. Below is a categorized list of the species recorded during our dive.​FishSaddled Seabream (Oblada melanurus)Sargo (Diplodus sargus)Common Two-banded Seabream (Diplodus vulgaris)Annular Seabream (Diplodus annularis)Striped Se [...]
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
At the Heart of the Mauve Stinger Bloom at Milina (Greece) | Observation from June 18, 2025
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At the Heart of the Mauve Stinger Bloom at Milina (Greece) | Observation from June 18, 2025
© Chris Taklis - Pelagia noctiluca Our team at Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd. recorded a striking jellyfish bloom yesterday afternoon in the Pagasetic Gulf. In the waters just off Milina, more than 30 mauve stingers (Pelagia noctiluca) were observed gathering approximately 20 meters from the beach, while swimmers were still enjoying the sea.This local observation appears to be part of a wider bloom event that is now expanding beyond the Pagasetic Gulf toward northern Evia and parts [...]
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Marine Survey in Agrielia and Neraki beach (Greece) | June 15, 2025
Yesterday’s dive survey along the coasts of Agrielia and Neraki in South Pelion focused on documenting nudibranch diversity , as part of an ongoing seasonal monitoring project. While the waters...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Marine Survey in Ammitsa Beach (Greece) | June 14, 2025
Yesterday's marine biodiversity survey at Ammitsa Beach in South Pelion offered a vivid snapshot of the Mediterranean’s underwater richness. Under calm June skies and crystalline waters, our...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Mediterranean Jellyfish Bloom: Why is Pelagia noctiluca back and so soon?
Our 2025 records show an early and intense bloom of the Purple Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) across the coasts of France, Spain, Italy, and the Adriatic Sea, echoing the infamous summer outbreak of...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Mauve Stinger Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) Update – Pagasetic Gulf, May 2025
We’ve created a heatmap showing where Pelagia noctiluca (Mauve Stinger Jellyfish) has recently been reported in the Pagasetic Gulf and surrounding areas. The map shows: 📍 Where the jellyfish...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Marine Survey in Platanias (Greece) | May 24, 2025
Today’s marine survey revealed a vibrant and encouraging array of marine life, highlighting signs of ecological resilience following the 2023 floods. Below is a list of species observed: 🐠 Fish...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
The AI Conservationist is a podcast exploring the intersection of nature, science, and technology. Created by Merman Conservation, this channel features content generated and curated with the help of artificial intelligence, offering unique insights into the natural world.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Have you seen our conservation guides? www.mermanconservation.co.uk/conservation...
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
🪼 Mauve Stinger bloom in Pagasetic Gulf! If stung by Pelagia noctiluca, expect burn-like pain, nausea, or even breathing issues. ✅ Rinse with seawater ✅ Apply baking soda paste (1:1 with seawater) ✅ Use antihistamine or cortisone cream (e.g. Fucicort) ❗ Seek medical help if symptoms are severe.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Yesterday, Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd officially informed the Greek Ministry of Environment, NECCA, and the Volos Coast Guard about a possible new local emergence of Mauve Stinger jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) in the Pagasetic Gulf.
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
🌊🐟 New Wildlife Behavior Posters Available! 🦈🦭🐍 We’re excited to share our latest Behavior Indicators posters — designed to help you better understand and respectfully interact with some of the most iconic marine animals! 🌿🌊 www.mermanconservation.co.uk/material.html
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mermanconservation.bsky.social @mermanconservation.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Birdwatching in Lake Karla (Greece) | April 17, 2025 www.mermanconservation.co.uk/blog/birdwat...
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Birdwatching in Lake Karla (Greece) | April 17, 2025
Yesterday’s birdwatching survey at Karla Lake , a biodiverse wetland in central Greece, offered a vibrant glimpse into the rich avian life of the area. From elegant waders to striking passerines,...
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