“Lucy”, the green turtle, was released
The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR), Terra Cypria and the SBA Environmental Department, released a sea turtle on July 26, 2024. The release was under the framework of the Pandoteira project and it took place at the Cyprus Marine Aquaculture Research Centre (CyMARC) of DFMR in Meneou – which also functions as a […]
Launch of new educational games
Two of the Pandoteira project partners, the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR) and Frederick University, joined forces in an effort to create educational boardgames dedicated to the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). The games were handed to the Director of the DFMR, Mrs Marina Argyrou, during an official launch event which was organised […]
Η Μεσογειακή Φώκια Monachus monachus στην Κύπρο
Η μεσογειακή φώκια, Monachus monachus, είναι το πιο σπάνιο είδος φώκιας από τα 33 είδη που υπάρχουν στον κόσμο. Είναι μάλιστα το νούμερο 1 απειλούμενο θαλάσσιο θηλαστικό στην Ευρώπη! Από την αρχαιότητα φαίνεται να ζούσε σε μεγάλες αποικίες κατά μήκος ολόκληρης της Μεσογείου, ενώ σήμερα έχουν απομείνει μόνο 700 άτομα περίπου. Τα μισά από αυτά […]
Educational games for the Mediterranean monk seal
We are excited to announce that two of our partners, the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR) and Frederick University, joined forces to design and produce educational boardgames dedicated to the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus)! The games will be officially launched at an event organized by Frederick University. Wednesday, July 3rd, 19:00Megaro Mitsi […]
Checking European Roller nests in 2024
Members of our team from BirdLife Cyprus, with the help of an external expert, completed this year’s check of artificial nests and the recording of natural nests for European Rollers (Coracias garrulus) in the area around the villages of Adrolikou and Fasli. The artificial nests had been placed in April 2023, by the Game and […]
1st Pandoteira educational workshop
The Pandoteira project organized an educational workshop on “Sustainable business planning and environmentally friendly marketing in Natura 2000 protected areas”. The workshop took place on June 15th, 2024, at Ayios Theodoros (Larnaca). This is the first in a series of free workshops to be organized within the framework of the Pandoteira project. Two of our […]
Assessment of the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas
Marine Protected Areas (MPA) play a vital role in the conservation of marine biodiversity and in promoting the sustainable management of marine resources, as they are the cornerstone of the conservation of the marine environment. The effectiveness of MPA depends on different factors, such as planning, management, as well as on man-made challenges they face. […]
Natura Day – 2024 celebration
The Department of Environment and Terra Cypria organised a 2-day celebration for the European Natura Day. The celebration, which was organised within the framework of the Pandoteira project, took place on May 18th and 25th, 2024 and included various activities for children and adults. On May 18th we organised an educational hike at Cape Aspro, […]
Free educational workshop
Educational Workshop on sustainable business planning and environmentally friendly marketing in Natura 2000 protected areas Date and time of the workshop:June 15th at 9:00-16:00 Location of the workshop:Syllogos Gynaikon Ypaithrou LarnacasAddress: 1 Apriliou, 7730, Agios Theodoros, Larnaca Aim The workshop, which will be offered in Greek, is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge […]
The Pandoteira project at the Bouldering Festival
The Pandoteira project participated at the 3rd Bouldering Festival, which take place on May 11th, 2024, in Ineia. Members of our team from Terra Cypria informed the participants about the strong connection between the sport of bouldering and the Natura 2000 network, as climbers are a group that has direct contact with nature and the […]
