A5080612318- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and fisheries research
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Marine and environmental studies
- Coastal and Marine Management
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Malaria Research and Control
- Halal products and consumer behavior
- Marine animal studies overview
University of Plymouth
2018-2024
Limassol General Hospital
2016-2024
University of St Andrews
2018-2019
Societal Impact Statement Seagrass ecosystems are of fundamental importance to our planet and wellbeing. Seagrasses marine flowering plants, which engineer that provide a multitude ecosystem services, for example, blue foods carbon sequestration. have largely been degraded across much their global range. There is now increasing interest in the conservation restoration these systems, particularly context climate emergency biodiversity crisis. The collation 100 questions from experts Europe...
The Collective Article “New Mediterranean Biodiversity Records” of the Marine Science journal offers means to publish biodiversity records in Sea. current article is divided per countries, listed according a west-east geographic position. New data are reported for 7 different although one species hereby from Malta overall new entire basin, and presumably present also Israel Lebanon (see below Malta). Italy: rare native fish Gobius kolombatovici first Ionian Sea, whilst alien jellyfish...
Until now, few sightings of the alien lionfish Pterois miles have been reported in Mediterranean and it was questionable whether species could invade this region like has western Atlantic. Here, we present evidence from divers fishermen that recently increased abundance within a year colonised almost entire south eastern coast Cyprus, likely due to sea surface warming. At least 23 different fish are which 6 were removed. Groups exhibiting mating behaviour noted for first time Mediterranean....
The publication of this article is supported by the Open Access Publishing Fund International Association for Knowledge on Invasive Alien Species (INVASIVESNET; www.invasivesnet.org). Stelios Katsanevakis, Maria Sini and Konstantinos Tsirintanis were Hellenic Foundation Research Innovation (H.F.R.I.) under “First Call H.F.R.I. Projects to support Faculty members Researchers procurement high-cost research equipment grant” (Project Number: HFRI-FM17-1597). Enalia Physis acknowledges Pantelis...
Following aquarium releases, invasive lionfishes have colonized large areas of the Caribbean and western Atlantic, resulting in an immense ecological damage. The early stages that invasion are poorly known. Indeed, a lag time between introduction detection often preclude genetic characterization crucial phase. With elevated awareness, recent Pterois miles was quickly detected Mediterranean Sea. We hereby show very first individuals establishing populations Sea display haplotypes nest within...
Abstract The impact of recreational fishing on fish stocks remains largely unknown, as this is inherently difficult to monitor, especially in areas such the Mediterranean Sea where many species are targeted using a variety gears and techniques. This study attempts complement existing data sets construct profile fisheries EU ‐Mediterranean countries videos publicly available social media. A total 1526 video records were selected, featuring capture 7799 specimens. results show multispecies...
Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the major drivers change that can negatively affect biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services human health; islands particularly vulnerable to biological invasions. Horizon scanning lead prioritisation IAS inform decision-making action; its scale scope vary depending on need. We focussed likely arrive, establish biodiversity health Mediterranean island Cyprus. The horizon was entire used a two-step consensus-building process in which experts...
Abstract The lionfish, Pterois miles , is one of the most recent Lessepsian immigrants into Mediterranean Sea, and it poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems in region. This study assesses basic biology ecology lionfish Mediterranean, examining morphometrics, reproduction diet as well population structure distribution. density has increased dramatically Cyprus since first sighting late 2012; by 2018 aggregations up 70 were found on rocky grounds with complex reefs artificial depths 0–50...
The European Regulation (EU) 1143/2014 on Invasive Alien Species entered into force in 2015, with the aim to fulfill regional and international biodiversity goals a concerted manner. To date, listed 66 (IAS) that are subject legal controls. Only one of these is marine. A recent lionfish (Pterois miles) invasion has been closely monitored Mediterranean detailed risk assessment was made about profound impacts this invasive fish likely have fisheries region. In 2016–21, rapidly became dominant...
In the present article, new records are given for 15 species (4 native and 9 alien 2 cryptogenic), belonging to 6 Phyla (i.e. Chlorophyta, Ctenophora, Cnidaria, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Chordata), from 10 Mediterranean countries: Morocco: finding of crab Callinectes sapidus represents westernmost one in Mediterranean; Italy: first nudibranch Polycera hedgpethi harbour La Spezia, invasive ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi Fiora River; Tunisia: Caulerpa taxifolia var. distichophylla is recorded time,...
In the present Collective Article information on 26 taxa belonging to 8 Phyla and extended from western Mediterranean Levantine Sea are presented. The new records were found in 9 countries as follows: Spain: first record for of crab Cancer bellianus; Algeria: further alien fish Lagocephalus sceleratus west Algerian waters; Italy: report presence establishment ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi Lessina Varano Lagoons (W. Adriatic) Penaeus aztecus Corigliano Gulf (Italian Ionian). Moreover,...
Abstract All three species of angel sharks (genus Squatina ) inhabiting the Mediterranean Sea are listed as Critically Endangered in International Union for Conservation Nature Red List Threatened Species due to overexploitation. New records from Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Libya were collected citizen‐scientists integrated with local knowledge obtained using structured interviews four countries. Observations reports, together an analysis reconstructed fisheries data, resulted identification...
Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are known to be a major threat biodiversity and ecosystem function there is increasing evidence of their impacts on human health economies globally. We undertook horizon scanning using expert-elicitation predict arrivals IAS that could have adverse or economic the island Cyprus. Three hundred twenty five comprising 89 plants, 37 freshwater animals, 61 terrestrial invertebrates, 93 vertebrates, 45 marine species, were assessed during two-day workshop involving...
Summary The prevalence of local adaptation and phenotypic plasticity among populations is critical to accurately predicting when where climate change impacts will occur. Currently, comparisons thermal performance between are untested for most marine species or overlooked by models the sensitivity extirpation. Here we compared ecological response recovery seagrass ( Posidonia oceanica ) stress throughout a year‐long translocation experiment across 2800‐km gradient in ocean climate....
Abstract Non‐indigenous species (NIS) are spreading and reshaping Mediterranean Sea biological communities fishery resources. The present study used fisheries data structured interviews to assess the impacts of NIS on recreational commercial fishers in Cyprus. that have been Cyprus for more than two decades were mostly perceived by local as native, with high market value considered be beneficial, venomous or poisonous deleterious. Pufferfishes (Tetraodontidae) identified causing significant...
This Collective Article compiles information on nineteen (19) species recorded in seven (7) Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Syria, and Türkiye) across four major sub-basins (Adriatic, Western, Central, Eastern Mediterranean). The documented taxa represent eight (8) phyla: Annelida (four species), Arthropoda (three), Bryozoa (one), Chordata (two), Cnidaria Mollusca (five), Chlorophyta Ochrophyta (one). Observations originated from both dedicated scientific...
The current article presents 18 new records from seven Mediterranean countries. These include one rhodophyte, fournudibranchs, two crustaceans, stingray and 10 bony fishes. They are grouped by country as follows: Lebanon - first record ofthe Striped bass Morone saxatilis, the Himantura leoparda, Areolate grouper Epinephelus areolatus Spot-finporcupinefish Diodon hystrix various parts of country; Turkey invasive red alga Grateloupia turuturufrom sea Marmara (region Bandırma), slug...
Abstract A lack of biosecurity in the Suez Canal has combined with global warming and other human pressures to cause abrupt changes Mediterranean Sea. Throughout this region an influx species is influencing outcome efforts protect restore nature. Despite calls for targeted removals invasive from protected areas, there limited information about effectiveness course action both ecological a socio‐economic perspective. In study, coordinated lionfish ( Pterois miles ) by volunteers/scuba divers...
The silver-cheeked toadfish ( Lagocephalus sceleratus , from the pufferfish family Tetraodontidae) and Pacific red lionfish Pterois miles Scorpaenidae) have recently invaded Mediterranean Sea. has spread throughout this entire sea with highest concentrations in eastern basin, while more recently, Eastern to Central Their effects on local biodiversity fisheries are cause for management concern. Here, a comprehensive review of predators these two species their native Indo-Pacific Western...