Four booked for illegal fishing at Governor’s beach
The department of fisheries and marine research on Thursday said it confiscated 94 kilos of fish after an operation against illegal fishing at Governor’s beach....
Fisheries Department
Public urged not to disturb seals in Napa
The fisheries department on Thursday urged people not to disturb seals after reports of sightings of members of the Monachus monachus population in the Ayia...
Fishermen help rescue endangered turtle
The fisheries department has praised a professional fisherman whose quick reflexes helped rescue an endangered turtle caught in his nets. In a post on Facebook,...
Protect turtles, fisheries department says ahead of nesting season
The fisheries department on Thursday said the sea turtle nesting season is starting soon and called on people to observe all measures in areas where...
Organised beaches designed to save turtles, fisheries department says
The development of two organised beaches in turtle nesting areas has been on the agenda since 2012, the fisheries department said on Friday, clarifying that...
Fisherman thanked for releasing turtle stuck in his nets (video)
The fisheries department on Tuesday thanked fishermen who freed a young green turtle (Chelonia mydas) found trapped in nets in the Polis Chrysoschous area. Once...
Authorities thank amateur fisherman for rescuing turtle (with video)
The fisheries department on Monday thanked amateur fisherman Valantis Christofi for rescuing a Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) recently that was found in the Liopetri sea area tangled in...
Pod of dolphins captured on camera off Limassol (photos)
Though dolphin sightings in the sea of Cyprus are not uncommon, the visit of a pod of as many as around 30 bottlenose dolphins off...
Fisheries department calls on public to take care on turtle nesting beaches
The fisheries department has called on people to be especially careful in areas where turtles lay eggs, especially the Lara-Toxeftra beach in the Akamas peninsula,...
Jellyfish spotted off the island’s east coast
The department of fisheries and marine research released a new warning on Friday after the appearance of jellyfish on the east coast of the island....
