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MER launches lionfish education programme for schools in Cyprus
MER is launching a school programme to help pupils understand lionfish, invasive species and their…
Draft Lara–Toxeftra Management Plan 2026–2036 open for public review
Review the draft Lara–Toxeftra Management Plan 2026–2036 and workshop presentations, and submit comments to MER…
IASUS sea trials refine sponge cultivation methods in Cyprus
IASUS sea trials in Cyprus tested improved sponge handling and cultivation structures, recording the project’s…
OCEAN with David Attenborough: free screening in Nicosia on 30 September
Join MER and partner organisations for a free screening of OCEAN with David Attenborough in…
Lara–Toxeftra CARE: final consultation workshop on 16 September
Following the 16 September workshop, MER invites final comments on the draft Lara–Toxeftra CARE management…
FishTheAlien II pop-up brings invasive seafood to Limassol
FishTheAlien II’s first Limassol pop-up paired paella made with edible invasive alien species with wine…
RESPOSCY launches the first four videos in its Posidonia series
RESPOSCY has released the first four videos in a planned collection of ten short videos…
RESPOSCY volunteer divers establish nine Posidonia restoration stations in Cyprus
RESPOSCY has established nine Posidonia oceanica restoration trial stations at Amathounta, Moni and Zygi. Thirty-six…
New tagging programme to follow blackchin guitarfish in Cyprus
MER and recreational fishers are launching a community tagging programme to monitor the Critically Endangered…
From catch to market: Cyprus fishers discuss edible alien species
Around 25 small-scale professional fishers joined a FishTheAlien II workshop on 30 June 2026 to…
Workshop for recreational fishers in Cyprus on sustainable fishing, sharks and rays
MER invites recreational fishers to a free workshop in Skarinou on sustainable fishing, sharks and…
MER presents marine research, monitoring and restoration work at the Thalassa Conference in Larnaca
MER actively participated in the Thalassa Conference in Larnaca, presenting ongoing projects across marine conservation,…