Ierissos

Title: Development of a marine protected zone with artificial reefs in Ierissos Bay (N. Aegean Sea)

Funding Source: EP Fisheries

Budget IMBBC: 45,000€

Start / End Date: 2002 - 2003

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Project Progress: 100%

Principal Investigator:

Costas Dounas (retired)

Project Members:

Research Directions:

Ecology and ecosystem management

Description:

The aim of this project is the development of a protected zone for fisheries in the Gulf of Ierissos. This study includes measurements of hydrographic, geological, physicochemical and biological parameters in the study area in order to investigate specific geotechnical properties and the exact positions for the deployment of the artificial reef units.