March 5, 2025
MEDASSET (Mediterranean Society for the Conservation of Sea Turtles), in collaboration with the Department of Environment at Ionian University, is organizing workshop titled “Safe Release of Marine Species & Protection of Fishing Gear”. The event will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Amphitheater of Ionian University in Zakynthos.
This initiative aims to reduce the impact of bycatch and plastic pollution on sea turtle habitats, train local fishermen in safe release techniques for marine species, and promote understanding of relevant legislation. Additionally, the workshop seeks to raise public awareness and encourage active community participation in environmental protection.
Dr. Nikolaos Simantiris, Scientific Director of MEDASSET, will lead the discussion, with contributions from Dr. George Karris, Associate Professor at the Department of Environment at Ionian University; Dr. Charalambos Dimitriadis, Marine Ecology Researcher at OFYPEKA; and Dr. Anastasia Komninou, Professor at the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
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