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Coastal zone management and essential fish habitat registration and validation in Mirabelo Bay and along the coasts of Ierapetra (eastern Crete Island)

Project info
Description: 

The aim of the project was to investigate the environmental condition of the coastal ecosystem of Lasithi and especially the study of the habitats that are important for the growth of juvenile fish of high ecological, demographic and management value. The specific objective was the study of biology, ecology and chemical composition of tissues and sensory characteristics of Mullus surmuletus with emphasis on populations of a particular variety known as the red mullet of the rocks of Lasithi. This ecotype is found in all the shallow coasts of Lassithi and especially in the southern coastal area having, as a traditional resource of fishing, a great reputation and commercial value beyond the limits of Crete. The investigation of the parametres that characterize this edible product of high commercial value the rational management, quantitative assessment and recording its acceptance by the public and also the further promotion and publicity of its quality are also objectives of the program.

Coordinating Institute: 
IMBG
Time Frame
Begin of project (Year): 
2008
End of project (Year): 
2009
Financing
Funding Source: 
Lasithi Perfecture (Crete)
Total Budget (€): 
40.000
Budget for IMBG (€): 
40.000
Involved persons from IMBG
NameRoleResponsibilities
Role: 
Participation
Responsibilities: 
genetic analysis of samples, report
Role: 
Participation
Responsibilities: 
statistical analysis of data, report
Name: 
Maria Maidanou
Role: 
Participation
Responsibilities: 
surveys, sampling, biometry of fishes, stomach content analysis
Role: 
Participation
Responsibilities: 
surveys, sampling, biometry of fishes
Name: 
Costas Dounas
Role: 
Project coordinator
Name: 
Eleni Dafnomili
Role: 
Participation
Responsibilities: 
chemical analysis (nutrients, org.carbon, chlorophyll) in seawater and sediment
Role: 
Participation
Responsibilities: 
chemical analysis (nutrients, org.carbon, chlorophyll) in seawater and sediment