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Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab

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Leading Cyprus #SME composed of motivated & experienced #scientists, conducting #research in the fields of #marine #biology & #ecology in the eastern Med Sea

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iSea providing identification guidelines for #angelsharks to the monitoring officers of Department of Fisheries and Marine Research and the Department of Environment, Cyprus, within the workshop organised by iSea & Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab focused on Shark & Ray proper identification.

iSea providing identification guidelines for #angelsharks to the monitoring officers of Department of Fisheries and Marine Research and the Department of Environment, Cyprus, within the workshop organised by iSea &amp; <a href="/MER_Lab_CY/">Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab</a> focused on Shark &amp; Ray proper identification.
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#Elasmobranch identification workshop for monitoring officers of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research of Cyprus.

#Elasmobranch identification workshop for monitoring officers of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research of Cyprus.
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New #Publication in the journal Ecology and Evolution Led by Giacomo Bernardi and using RAD seq genomic markers, we've dissected the lionfish population structure within the Mediterranean Sea. Read more: merresearch.com/wp-content/upl…

New #Publication in the journal Ecology and Evolution 
Led by <a href="/giacomo_fish/">Giacomo Bernardi</a> and using RAD seq genomic markers, we've dissected the lionfish population structure within the Mediterranean Sea. Read more: merresearch.com/wp-content/upl…
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Monica Barone, General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean explaining key characteristics for #shark & #ray identification to the fisheries inspectors of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, Cyprus, within the workshop organised by iSea & Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab on Shark & Ray proper identification!

Monica Barone, <a href="/UN_FAO_GFCM/">General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean</a> explaining key characteristics for #shark &amp; #ray identification to the fisheries inspectors of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, Cyprus, within the workshop organised by iSea &amp; <a href="/MER_Lab_CY/">Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab</a>  on Shark &amp; Ray proper identification!
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Second day of #Shark & #Ray identification workshops for the fisheries inspectors of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, #Cyprus,organized by MER & iSea within the framework of elife_project LIFE Programme

Second day of #Shark &amp; #Ray identification workshops for the fisheries inspectors of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, #Cyprus,organized by MER &amp; <a href="/IseaOrg/">iSea</a> within the framework of <a href="/ElifeProject/">elife_project</a> <a href="/LIFEprogramme/">LIFE Programme</a>
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Key features to identify individuals of the genus #Dasyatis and practical identification of specimens for the fisheries inspectors of the Dep. of Fisheries and Marine Research, #Cyprus, within the workshop organised by iSea & Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab on Shark & Ray proper identification!

Key features to identify individuals of the genus #Dasyatis and practical identification of specimens for the fisheries inspectors of the Dep. of Fisheries and Marine Research, #Cyprus, within the workshop organised by iSea &amp; <a href="/MER_Lab_CY/">Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab</a>  on Shark &amp; Ray proper identification!
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Thank you everyone for your contribution for the workshop organised by iSea & Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab on #Shark & #Ray proper identification provided to the fisheries inspectors of the Dep. of Fisheries and Marine Research in #Cyprus!

Thank you everyone for your contribution for the workshop organised by iSea &amp; <a href="/MER_Lab_CY/">Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab</a>  on #Shark &amp; #Ray proper identification provided to the fisheries inspectors of the Dep. of Fisheries and Marine Research in #Cyprus!
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Last week, with iSea and DFMR Cyprus, we organized '#Shark and #Ray Identification Workshops for National Authorities of Cyprus' as part of elife_project. These workshops engaged officers and fisheries inspectors in identifying and protecting #Elasmobranchs. 🦈

Last week, with <a href="/IseaOrg/">iSea</a>  and DFMR Cyprus, we organized '#Shark and #Ray Identification Workshops for National Authorities of Cyprus' as part of <a href="/ElifeProject/">elife_project</a>. These workshops engaged officers and fisheries inspectors in identifying and protecting #Elasmobranchs. 🦈
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🔬 Yesterday our team presented 'Conservation strategies for elasmobranchs', discussing three vital projects: Life Elife, SAFE-Guitarfish, and Prometheus Life to postgraduate students of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cyprus #Sharks #Guitarfish 🌊

🔬 Yesterday our team presented 'Conservation strategies for elasmobranchs', discussing three vital projects: Life Elife, SAFE-Guitarfish, and Prometheus Life to postgraduate students of the Department of Biological Sciences at the <a href="/UCYOfficial/">University of Cyprus</a>  #Sharks #Guitarfish  🌊
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Lionfish profilerating in MPAs? Read our recent article: doi.org/10.1111/csp2.1… 🔑 Key Insights: 🚫 No-take zones may inadvertently increase lionfish densities. 📏 MPA measures require multifaceted approaches 🤿 Targeted removals by divers can reduce lionfish populations.

Lionfish profilerating in MPAs?
Read our recent article:  doi.org/10.1111/csp2.1…

🔑 Key Insights:
🚫 No-take zones may inadvertently increase lionfish densities.
📏 MPA measures require multifaceted approaches 
🤿 Targeted removals by divers can reduce lionfish populations.
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🌊🌐 New Project! Exploring mesophotic ecosystems in Cyprus' UK Overseas Territories. First systematic survey using an ROV to study habitats at 50-200m depths. Funded by #DarwinPlus, partnered with Blue Marine Foundation🚤🪸 🔍 More: merresearch.com/portfolio/expl… Jason Hall-Spencer Blue Belt Programme

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🗺️ #AngelsharkDay 2024! 🗺️ 🎊Today we celebrate one of the most threatened family of #sharks worldwide, the 24 existing species of #Angelsharks. 🐱3 of them are also found in Cyprus, known as “Gatoi” (meaning “Cats”)!

🗺️ #AngelsharkDay 2024! 🗺️

🎊Today we celebrate one of the most threatened family of #sharks worldwide, the 24 existing species of #Angelsharks.

🐱3 of them are also found in Cyprus, known as “Gatoi” (meaning “Cats”)!
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🗺️ Help us map habitats in #Cyprus’ seas at depths >50 m. 🔍 🪸 Found hard substrates, #reefs, #corals, #sponges >50 m deep? Let us know! 🌊 🚤 Share info and join research with our vessel! 🔬 Funded by the UK government via DARWIN PLUS (DPL00075). #mesophos #MesophosCY

🗺️ Help us map habitats in #Cyprus’ seas at depths &gt;50 m. 🔍

🪸 Found hard substrates, #reefs, #corals, #sponges &gt;50 m deep? Let us know! 🌊

🚤 Share info and join research with our vessel! 🔬
Funded by the UK government via DARWIN PLUS (DPL00075).

#mesophos #MesophosCY
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Let’s celebrate #SharkAwarenessDay! Within #obSERVINGNATURE project we will explore shark meat consumption, while within elife_project and Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab we will explore different species by playing🎲

Let’s celebrate #SharkAwarenessDay!

Within #obSERVINGNATURE project we will explore shark meat consumption, while within <a href="/ElifeProject/">elife_project</a> and <a href="/MER_Lab_CY/">Marine and Environmental Research (MER) Lab</a> we will explore different species by playing🎲
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🌊 Announcing the "Lara-Toxeftra CARE plan"! In collaboration with #DFMR, we’ll develop a 2-year management plan for the Lara-Toxeftra MPA. 🐚 #Cyprus's first #MPA plan, focusing on stakeholder involvement and #climate adaptation. 🌏 Funded by MedPAN Small Projects.

🌊 Announcing the "Lara-Toxeftra CARE plan"! In collaboration with #DFMR, we’ll develop a 2-year management plan for the Lara-Toxeftra MPA.

🐚 #Cyprus's first #MPA plan, focusing on stakeholder involvement and #climate adaptation.

🌏 Funded by MedPAN Small Projects.
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🤖 Exploring #DeepSea #MarineEcosystems with robots to gather vital data for Cyprus 🌍💙 The #MesophosProject uses our ROV to study mesophotic habitats over 50m deep in Akrotiri, capturing real-time footage and samples. Blue Marine Foundation Blue Belt Programme

🤖 Exploring #DeepSea #MarineEcosystems with robots to gather vital data for Cyprus 🌍💙

The #MesophosProject uses our ROV to study mesophotic habitats over 50m deep in Akrotiri, capturing real-time footage and samples.
<a href="/Bluemarinef/">Blue Marine Foundation</a> <a href="/ukgovbluebelt/">Blue Belt Programme</a>
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🌊 Introducing Dr. Jason M. Hall-Spencer and Dr. Emanuela Fanelli to the #MesophosProject scientific advisory team! 🔬 Jason Hall-Spencer specializes in deep-sea ecosystems and conservation, while Emanuela Fanelli focuses on marine food webs and elasmobranchs. Blue Marine Foundation

🌊 Introducing Dr. Jason M. Hall-Spencer and Dr. Emanuela Fanelli to the #MesophosProject scientific advisory team!

🔬 <a href="/jhallspencer/">Jason Hall-Spencer</a>  specializes in deep-sea ecosystems and conservation, while <a href="/Emanuela_Fanell/">Emanuela Fanelli</a> focuses on marine food webs and elasmobranchs.
 <a href="/Bluemarinef/">Blue Marine Foundation</a>