Louis Hadjioannou

A biologist specializing in marine biodiversity/ecology of Cyprus and the Mediterranean with research interests focusing on understanding the effects of natural and anthropogenic disturbances in priority habitats/vulnerable species and conservation/restoration efforts. He also has a special interest in monitoring marine protected areas (MPAs), invasive species and natural/artificial reefs through underwater visual and remote sensing techniques. He has participated in several national and international projects in the last 18 years and took part in a number of field-survey expeditions, leading some of them. He is a senior associate researcher at CMMI, leading the Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Centre’s (MarCEC) efforts on coral restoration, scientific diving training program, monitoring of priority habitats/species and managing alien/invasive species, as well as developing a strategy for promoting sustainable diving tourism in Cyprus.