About Us
Marine & Environmental Research (MER) Lab is based at the east side of touristic Limassol, south coast of Cyprus and operates in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Our upgraded facilities are about 200 m from the beach, less than 2 km from the ancient port of Amathounta and very near Marine Protected Areas with artificial reefs, pristine rocky coastlines and some that are heavily impacted by multiple anthropogenic stressors; providing thus ideal conditions for marine monitoring, research and conservation.
Services
COASTAL & OFFSHORE RESEARCH
Our company is a Research Performing SME and a reliable key partner to universities, research institutes, NGOs, and policy-makers. Cyprus is a great study site due to its location and natural conditions. We have experience with local and EU research projects and we welcome research partnerships in the field of marine sciences.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS & MONITORING
We specialize in marine surveys and environmental baseline characterization, evaluation of the impacts of proposed and existing coastal or offshore developments, proposition of mitigation measures and monitoring of biotic and abiotic variables.
FISHERIES
The wild fisheries are collapsing. Populations of most large fish are overexploited. There is now an urgent need to manage fisheries sustainably. MER personnel have participated as offshore fisheries observers and have experience with collection of fisheries data and analysis of population dynamics.
AQUACULTURE
Aquaculture produces most of the seafood, but the sustainability of this practice is questionable. We work closely with fish farms of the island and we offer a range of services, such as, management, environmental consulting, disease diagnostics, nutrition, advanced infrastructure and biomitigation.
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26
Nov
New publication – Reforms in the management of alien species
Non-indigenous species (also known as alien or non-native) are species introduced outside their...
2
Oct
Identification guide for alien species
Non-indigenous or alien species are species living outside their native distributional ranges, which...
4
Aug
A lionfish-hot July
1100 lionfish were removed from events that we (co-)organised as part of Relionmed-Life...
30
Jul
Quality and punctuality assured – Four projects delivered
MER is characterized by its passion and quality services, and trusted by a...
23
Mar
New project – Fisheries in MPA
We are excited with our new project, funded by RAC/SPA, which aims to...
21
Feb
MER is Recruiting!
We seek passionate people with exceptional love and passion for the marine environment,...
Marine Biology and Ecology, Aquaculture and Fisheries
“If you can’t figure out your purpose, follow your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.”