Greece has launched a bounty program to catch a growing number of fish that are being lured closer to shore by warming seas.
The initiative, aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change on Greece's fishing industry, has been welcomed by local fishermen like Stavros Moraitis, who has spent over three decades fishing in the waters off the Greek island of Milos. Moraitis has seen firsthand the effects of warming seas on the local fish population, with many species migrating closer to shore in search of cooler waters. The bounty program will provide financial incentives for fishermen to catch these fish, helping to maintain a balance in the marine ecosystem and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Greece's fishing industry.