Water Quality Watch: Cyprus has again topped EU bathing-water quality rankings, while Greece also maintains a top position for “excellent” swimming waters—an outcome the Greek agriculture ministry links to coordinated monitoring and public-health protection. Climate & Nature: A new study highlights how Mediterranean monk seals may be retreating into near-invisible underwater sanctuaries as tourism disturbance and habitat pressure push them deeper. Wildlife & Invasives: Reports from Crete say pufferfish invasions are damaging local fisheries, adding pressure to already stressed marine ecosystems. Marine Safety & Tourism: Greece and France signed a tourism cooperation deal focused on sustainability, better distribution of visitor flows, and a green transition—aimed at easing pressure on hotspots. Policy & Compliance: The EU’s FuelEU Maritime rollout continues, with most vessels already compliant and thousands of verified reports—key for shipping’s emissions cuts. Local Environment Risk: Greece declared water emergencies on two more Aegean islands, underscoring ongoing drought and supply stress. Biodiversity & Conservation Planning: The World Council of Cretans outlined its July convention pillars, including a dedicated track on climate crisis and the environment.