Pafos Live 5 January 2026
A targeted information and awareness action for Posidonia Oceanica, the "underwater forest" of the Mediterranean, is being implemented by AKTI, highlighting its decisive role in the marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean. The presence of Posidonia Oceanica is an indicator of environmental health and clean marine waters, according to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of AKTI and coastal engineer, Dr. Xenia I. Loizidou.
"Posidonia Oceanica is a sign of health, if you swim in the sea with Posidonia, it means that you are swimming in clear water," Dr. Posidonia Oceanica told KYPE. Loizidou, emphasizing the importance of protecting underwater meadows.
Posidonia Oceanica acts as a natural ally in the face of the climate crisis, as it absorbs carbon dioxide at rates faster than many forest formations. At the same time, it cleans the waters, hosts about 25% of the marine species of the Mediterranean and protects the coasts, contributing to the stability of the beaches.
Ms. Loizidou noted that this action is part of a long-term and systematic effort of the organization. Since 2003, long before the dominance of social media, AKTI has been participating in mapping and monitoring programs of the Posidonia meadows and implementing information and awareness campaigns, he said.
Through these initiatives, thousands of students, fishermen, professional divers and local government officials have gained substantial knowledge about the value of marine ecosystems, cultivating marine literacy on a practical level, as he said.
Perhaps, in the end, what makes AKTI stand out – as Dr. Loizidou – it's not just the works, the numbers or the distinctions, but its people, the synergies, the passion and the common vision. At a time when everything seems fragile, this collective dynamic emerges as the most valuable achievement.
