Born in Thessaloniki, Ioannis graduated from the Biology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a joint PhD from the Universities of Patras and Padova, where his research focused on shark and ray conservation policies in the Mediterranean. With over 15 years of experience in Mediterranean conservation, including roles at major organisations such as the Tethys Research Institute and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, he is currently the Conservation Officer at the Environmental Organisation iSea. He also holds several key leadership positions, including Vice-Chair of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group for the Mediterranean, President of the European Elasmobranch Association, and other advisory roles related to shark and ray conservation. Ioannis has authored more than 50 articles in scientific journals and has delivered over 60 presentations at national and international conferences.

Contact Info:

Email: ioannis.giovos@isea.com.gr

tel. +302313090696