Cyprus to launch new marine pollution unit to clean up Limassol bay

Cyprus is moving to tighten its grip on marine pollution after years of fragmented oversight left authorities struggling to respond to worsening conditions in Limassol bay.

Against that backdrop, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping is preparing to set up, in early 2026, the Pollution Response Supervision and Coordination Unit (PRSCU), an executive body with pan-Cyprus powers to coordinate action on marine pollution.

The move follows a commitment by President Nikos Christodoulides to address water quality concerns in Limassol...