Activity category: Vulnerable species
Year: 2021
Type: Awareness raising, Scientific research
Status: Ongoing
Target areas: Thermaikos Gulf
Target organisms: Cetaceans
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Activity category: Vulnerable species
Year: 2021
Type: Awareness raising, Scientific research
Status: Ongoing
Target areas: Thermaikos Gulf
Target organisms: Cetaceans
Project website:
Partners
Funders
Objectives
The main objective of the project is the systematic monitoring of marine biodiversity in the Thermaikos Gulf, with a particular focus on cetaceans, through the application of photo-identification to estimate their populations. The project also aims to improve understanding of their distribution, behaviour, and the threats faced in the region. the same time, the project seeksto support the protection of threatened species of sharks and rays through ex situ conservation efforts, as well as to inform visitors on the local marine biodiversity and the pressures they face.
Description
The “Thermaikos Biodiversity Project” was launched in 2021 as “Thermaikos Dolphin Project”, with the aim ofsystematically monitoring dolphins in the Thermaikos Gulf through photo-identification methods, and creating detailed individual catalogues for each species. Since its inception, the project has expanded to include additional initiatives focused on the protection of threatened ray species. Furthermore, it actively engages visitors by promoting experiential learning and Citizen Science through kids’ workshops, informative events, and underwater trails designed to raise awareness of marine biodiversity.