Cargo ships, tankers etc are usually loaded at land-based terminals but sometimes it is necessary for various reasons for cargo to be transferred from one ship to another while at sea. Many of these ship-to-ship transfer (STS) operations involve the transfer of liquid fuels. This can be a risky business with a danger of spillage…
The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta Caretta) is widely distributed in the world’s oceans as well as in the Mediterranean Sea and is considered to be a “keystone species” in the ecology of marine environments. The Mediterranean is an important nursery area for juvenile turtles and nesting sites are located on many of its beaches and…
Lesvos is a prime stopover location for migrating birds and, in the spring especially, attracts birdwatchers from many parts of the world. They are usually based in Kalloni which is an exceptionally convenient location for daily birding trips. Reports on organised tours have recently been posted and appear to have been very successful despite the…