Massive bug sighted: keep your toes out of the water
Scientists have identified a giant water bug, known as the toe-biter, along the shores of Cyprus.
The species, known to inhabit lakes and slow-moving freshwater, had never been recorded on ...
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 ...
Sounding the alarm about the Myna invasion
We have a crucial window to control this species before our precious native birds suffer
Ugly but necessary. That is perhaps the best way of putting it. At first sight, ...
Cats and dogs among Cyprus’ invasive species
Ten invasive species have been red listed in Cyprus for their dangerous impact on the environment, according to a presentation this week by BirdLife Cyprus and the forestry department.
And ...
EU says Cyprus should do more to tackle invasive species
Cyprus is not doing enough to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species, which are one of the five major causes of the loss of biodiversity in Europe, the ...
Invasive sea creature may be upsetting the habitat
Uninvited hitchhicker from the Suez is now found around the island
By Nick Theodoulou
An invasive species of mildly poisonous sea urchin with longer spines than those endemic to Cyprus ...
Cyprus fires: Protecting ourselves from a savage future
The recent fires have highlighted yet again the crucial importance of forest management, not least what trees should go where
By Martin Clark
On Saturday, July 3, with students in Nicosia; ...