ZOOLOGY / MARINE BIOLOGY

Qualifications: 

BSc Marine Biology & Zoology, Bangor University, 2019-2022 

MSc Marine Biology, Bangor University, 2022-2023 

Andreas is an ardent marine biologist, holding much appreciation for all wildlife and nature, and a special love for the marine environment. 

He received his BSc in Marine Biology & Zoology and MSc in Marine Biology at Bangor University (Wales) throughout the years 2019-2023. He has also obtained various SCUBA certifications throughout his youth (NAUI Rescue Diver, NAUI Nitrox Diver and NAUI Intro-To-Tech Diver).  

Whilst undertaking his undergraduate degree, he attended an internship here at Marine & Environmental Research Lab, where he got the opportunity to learn and hone multiple skills, both in the lab and out in the field, which helped him develop as an upcoming scientist.  

For his Master’s dissertation at Bangor University, he explored the effects of environmental drivers in the polymorphism for the marine gastropods Thick Topshell (Phorcus Lineatus) and Turbinate Monodont (Phorcus Turbinatus), across Cyprus, Wales, and Portugal.  

Contact at: aakathiotis@merresearch.com