The Institute of Marine Conservation "Archipelagos" refers to a "rare phenomenon" occurring in many coastal areas of Greece, especially in the Ionian Sea, with large concentrations of Posidonia fruits. "This rare phenomenon, which is recorded every few years, deserves our attention, as it represents a unique opportunity for research and action, as well as for filling some of the many knowledge gaps related to the fruiting of Posidonia oceanica meadows. Our previous recordings of similar events were in the spring of 2023 and the spring of 2013," the institute's announcement states. As experts explain, "the large concentration of Posidonia fruits along the coast is a result of the flowering that took place the previous autumn. The fruiting of Posidonia is rare, as it depends on a combination of favorable environmental conditions. Posidonia oceanica meadows are truly unique marine plants. They are not algae, but higher plants, similar to...