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Tropicalization of the Mediterranean and Cyprus. Marine non-indigenous species list has more than doubled, MER-led study shows
The tropicalization of Mediterranean and Cyprus. A MER-led study reveals that Cyprus’ marine non-indigenous species…
New Project: Underwater Noise Monitoring in Cyprus (2026–2029)
Working with partner hotels, restaurants and small-scale fisheries across key coastal tourist regions, the project…
Fish the Alien continues! Part II: Holiday Edition
Working with partner hotels, restaurants and small-scale fisheries across key coastal tourist regions, the project…
Marine biodiversity monitoring in Cyprus – fieldwork update (2025–ongoing)
The first sampling campaign has been completed under the DFMR programme monitoring native and non-indigenous…
New booklet released: Mapping and assessing the coastal marine habitats of Cyprus
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new bilingual booklet presenting the main…
Workshop “marine education in practice: tools, experiences and results”
The workshop is organised within the SEAMIND. The purpose of this event is to present…
Employment opportunity: Field Operations & Equipment Coordinator
We’re hiring a Field Operations & Equipment Coordinator (Limassol) at Marine and Environmental Research (MER)…
Posidonia Seminars Across Cyprus
We recently completed a series of three introductory seminars on Posidonia oceanica, engaging divers across…
The “unknown” mesophotic ecosystems of Akrotiri & Dhekelia
The MESOPHOS findings confirm the presence of sensitive ecosystems at 50–200 metres and the pressures…
First multi-day marine environmental education pilot programme completed
SEAMIND, Cyprus’s first multi-day marine-environment education programme, has completed its ERASMUS-funded pilot. Fifteen learners (10–13)…
IRSAI: Harnessing Technology for Smarter Maritime Surveillance
The IRSAI project has just concluded a three-day training workshop showcasing its innovative applications in…
SEAMIND Marine Education Program for Children in Cyprus
Launch of the SEAMIND pilot phase. Educating the younger generation for and from the marine…