Well-known ‘turtle protector’ and conservationist Andreas Demetropoulos dies aged 84 (Updated)
Andreas Demetropoulos, the former director of the fisheries department and the head of the Cyprus Wildlife Society, died on Saturday at the age of 84....
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Cyprus’ artificial reefs subject of new video
Cyprus’ six artificial reefs, which are designed to become sanctuaries for hundreds of marine species are the subject of a new video released on Friday...
Fisheries department says it will act after damning AG report
The fisheries department is in hot water after the auditor general’s office (AG) issued a report highlighting a series of violations and irregularities. The report,...
Fisheries department warns public over harassing turtles
Feeding sea turtles is considered harassment of marine life which is punishable by law, the fisheries and environment departments of the agriculture ministry said on...
Destroying turtle nests inexcusable says fisheries department
The fisheries department on Thursday expressed its regret over threats by the Ineia community leader against turtle nests in the area, and by extension the...
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....
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...
