Kostantinos Tzevelekakis

Kostantinos Tzevelekakis is a third-generation fisherman based in Ierapetra, Crete, where he faces significant challenges due to the invasive rabbitfish species that damage fishing gear and threaten local fish populations. He has highlighted how this problem complicates the fishing profession, often resulting in days where fishermen struggle to catch commercially viable fish, indicating a serious impact on their livelihoods.