Moni oil spill under control, no further pollution detected
Authorities have confirmed that no new oil pollution has been found off the coast of Limassol, following Tuesday’s announcement by the Cyprus ports authority (CPA) about a minor spill ...
Floating dock sinks near Limassol
A floating dock sank off the coast of Limassol on Tuesday, the fisheries department said.
It added that the dock was around 1.8 nautical miles off the coast, and that the ...
Fisheries department reported for abuse of power, EU probing fraud allegations
The EU’s anti-fraud office (Olaf) is investigating Cyprus’ fisheries department over a tender which the audit office on Friday said contained “unacceptable” conditions and cost €1.5 million more that the ...
Dedicating their life to turtle conservation
My daughter’s name is Lara. Lara is also a place where I created some of my fondest childhood memories. Within those memories, are tiny little creatures scrambling to make ...
New initiatives to enrich Larnaca’s marine biodiversity
Sustainable initiatives for the marine protected area of Larnaca continued on Wednesday with the placement of amphorae at the Elpida shipwreck and the presentation of a recipe book for the ...
Environment Commissioner stresses importance of managing waste and cleanups
Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou expressed the importance of managing waste and cleanups on Thursday.
She was speaking on the eve of the annual cleanup campaign organised by campaign group “Let’...
Cyprus committed to improving fish stocks
Cyprus remains committed to improving the state of fish stocks, Director of the Environment Department Kostas Hadjipanayiotou said on Monday.
It is important to achieve sustainability of the fishing sector ...
New, potentially dangerous fish found off Cyprus
The department of fisheries and marine research on Monday announced the discovery of a new – potentially dangerous – invasive exotic fish species, the striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus), in the waters ...
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.
Demetropoulos is well known for this ...
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 by the fisheries department and ...
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, released on Monday, prompted ...
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 Thursday, citing relevant complaints.
In ...
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 results of the protection programme ...
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.
According to the department’s ...
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 Napa area, as this could ...
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, the fisheries department said the ...
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 they lay their eggs.
The ...
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 despite “misleading reports”, the goal is ...