Georgios A. Orfanidis

Fisheries Research Institute, Kavala

Seagrass meadows and mussel reefs provide favorable habitats for many fish species, but few studies have compared the associated fish assemblages directly and examined the influence of environmental variables. Knowledge of fish assemblages associated with disparate habitats is needed for the conservation of coastal fisheries and marine spatial plan...

Stocks with low market value are rarely included in stock assessments because their catch records are generally lacking, thus adding to the already large number of un-assessed fisheries at a global scale. This deficiency is more evident in the Mediterranean Sea where stock assessments are relatively fewer. A new method (AMSY) has been recently deve...

Since prehistoric times, cetaceans have been important food sources, but they also have been seen as monsters of the sea, a perception that did not change much during the past centuries. Due to a better understanding of their biology in recent years, the public perception towards cetaceans has been evolving. Various studies have been developed aimi...

Since prehistoric times, cetaceans have been important food sources, but they also have been seen as monsters of the sea, a perception that did not change much during the past centuries. Due to a better understanding of their biology in recent years, the public perception towards cetaceans has been evolving. Various studies have been developed aimi...

Anthropogenic litter occupancy in marine ecosystems ascertained as increasing worldwide, with Mediterranean to be one of the most directly affected areas. Relevant studies conducted so far in Greece, are based on limited geographical areas and repeatability. The present study used data collected as part of recently developed iSea’s action “Beach Cl...

Iconic animals, such cetaceans, are considered key factors for directing public attention towards conservation efforts for nature. The understanding of the public perception towards these iconic animals can improve awareness campaigns and boost conservation endeavours. In the past, primarily in USA, several studies addressed the attitudes towards c...