Services / Research Programmes & Tenders
Applied research projects and programmes for the marine environment
MER conducts pioneer research and supports authorities with field delivery, analysis, mapping, reporting and project coordination across priority marine themes.
Research themes
Explore the themes where MER contributes to public tenders, applied marine research and recurring environmental obligations.
National and regional marine obligations
Programmes aligned with MSFD, WFD, Habitats Directive and other recurring reporting obligations.
→Assessment methods, thresholds and classification frameworks
Methods development for status assessment, thresholds and evidence-based classification.
→MPAs / Natura 2000 management planning
Management planning, monitoring design and conservation action for protected marine areas.
→Habitat mapping and ecosystem status
Mapping and ecological assessment from shallow coastal habitats to mesophotic environments.
→Restoration and nature-based solutions
Applied restoration, pilot actions and monitoring for seagrass, reefs and habitat recovery.
→Climate adaptation and coastal resilience
Projects that assess risk, shoreline change and climate-responsive management options.
→Invasive species (NIS) and biosecurity
Early detection, baseline surveys, monitoring and response planning for non-indigenous species.
→Fisheries / bycatch reduction / elasmobranch conservation
Research and action on low-impact fishing, bycatch reduction and shark and ray conservation.
→Aquaculture innovation and sustainability
Innovation projects that improve aquaculture performance, environmental compatibility and resilience.
Frequently asked questions
Does MER support public tenders and funded research projects?
Yes. MER can contribute to public tenders, applied research programmes and collaborative projects as a coordinator, specialist partner or field-delivery partner.
Which marine obligation areas does MER work in?
MER’s work can support biodiversity, ecological status, habitats, protected areas, invasive species, marine litter, fisheries and aquaculture sustainability.
Can MER deliver fieldwork, analysis and reporting in-house?
Yes. MER combines field surveys, sampling, laboratory analysis, mapping, modelling and reporting to support technically robust programme delivery.
Does MER work with authorities, universities and NGOs?
Yes. MER works with public authorities, universities, NGOs and other delivery partners across Cyprus and the wider region.