Research Projects
1. (1982) Participation in the program of the State Secretariat for Youth (Ecological & Developmental initiatives for young scientists) on "Protection and development of the area of the Lagoon Messolongi -Etolikou and the mouth of the river Acheloos"
2. (1982) Participation in study Y.CH.O.P in Zakynthos and the coast of the Peloponnese on "Study of nesting sea turtles Caretta caretta"
3. (1985)Participation in a research program conducted in the area Vourkos Megara for the Prefecture of Western Attica, AP6739/8-9-85 and AP 41176/9-5-85 the Ministry of Interiorwith subject: "Study for the creation of model aquaculturefacility in the bay Vourkas Megara"
4. (1987) Participation in the "Industrial Research Development Programme 1987" (PAVE) of ACEA SA on: "Ecological study of juveniles of euryhaline species in the area of SW-Etolokarnania'' having as its object the study of the stomach contents of juveniles of the species Sparus aurata (sea bream)
5. (2000) Participation in a program of the General Secretariat for Research and Technology, Ministry of Industry, (PENED) (project code 89ED331) on "Comparative Study of Marine Biology and lakes Trichonida and Lysimachia of Western Greece", in charge of studying the biology and dynamics of fish living in two lakes
6. (2000) Comparison of morphometric characters and meristic characters between natural and farmed populations of species Dicentrarchus labrax, Sparus auratus, Diplodus puntanzo in western Greece. Research Committee of TEI Messolongi
7. (2001) GSRT PAVET 2001: Experimental enhancements of bream fry from hatchery in L agoon Pappas . Comparison of growth, morphometric and meristic characters of produced fish to natural populations and determining patterns of development and management of the Lagoon enrichment
8. (2002) Avian biodiversity of passerines birds in the National Park of Pindos and environmental awareness actions on this. Programme for Environmental of Sustainable Development. Fund ETERPS. (P.I. B. Kati)
9. (2002) Search and assessment of populations of endemic species Phoxinellus epiroticus (species: Cyprinidae) (Tsima) of Lake Pamvotis (Epirus) and information campaigns and public awareness of the threats. Environmental Programme of Sustainable Development. Fund ETERPS. ( P.I. I. Leonardos).
10. (2004) Management measures for the development and enhancement of wetland and addressing environmental problems in Alykes of Lefkimi (Corfu). Fund ETERPS (P.I. I. Leonardos)
11. (2004) Management measures for the development and enhancement of wetland and addressing environmental problems in the area of the Lagoon Antinioti (Corfu). Fund ETERPS (P.I. I. Kagkalou)
12. (2004) Management measures for the development and enhancement of wetland and addressing environmental problems in the area of the Lagoon Koryssion (Corfu, West.Greece). Fund ETERPS (P.I. Th. Georgiadis, Univ.Patras)
13. (2004) Study the biology of alien species Carassius gibelio (Bloch, 1782) and the ecological impact of its introduction in the freshwaters of Greece. Ministry of Education program "Pythagoras" Strengthening Research Teams in Universities (EEOP) "(P.I. I. Leonardos).
14. (2004) Pilot project for breeding polychaetes in controlled culture conditions. Operational Programme for Fisheries 2000-2006.Priority 4. Measure 4.6. Innovative Measures. Ministry of Rural Development and Food. (P.I. I. Leonardos)
15. 2006 Intensive and prolonged aquaculture of the species tench. Funded by the European Union (COOP-CT-2004-512575) (P.I. E. Antonopoulou AUTH)
16. 2005-2007 Foodweb structure as a tool of water quality improvement – comparison of temperate and Mediterranean lakes. JOINT RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMS . Greece – Poland 2005-2007. Funded by G.G.E.T (P.I. Ι. Leonardos)
17. Comparative study o fpopulation structure and life traits of Carassius auratus gibelio (Bloch, 1782), based on the populations of Western Greece and Donbass region of Ukraine .JOINT RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMS Greece-Ukraine. 2004 – 2006. Funded by G.G.E.T (P.I. Ι. Leonardos)
18. “Comparative study of fish parasites biodiversity from Kavala (Aegean sea), Messolonghi bay (Ionian sea) and coast of Montenegro (Adriatic sea)” is supported and financed by both Greek and Montenegrin Ministry of Education and Sciences in 2006 and 2007. JOINT RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMS Greece-Montenegro. 2004 – 2006. Funded by G.G.E.T (P.I. Ι. Leonardos)
19. ECODONET Development of a standard web virtual observatory (EcoDO)of the ecosystems of Acheron, Kalama and Torre Gkouaseto and implementation of a mobile exhibition and permanent environmental gazebo to increase public awareness and sustainable development of coastal ecosystems (EcoDO-Net). Community Initiative INTERREG III 2000-2006. Co-financed 75% by the European Regional Development Fund and 25% from National Resources. (P.I. K. Ioannides)
20. Education and integration of the rivers Kalamas (Ioannina, Thesprotia) and Ofanto (Canosa, Barletta)of the local communities in the protection of ecosystems for achieving enhanced management and sustainable developmental areas. Community Initiative INTERREG III 2000-2006. Co-financed 75% by the European Regional Development Fundand 25% from National Resources. (Prefecture of Epirus)
21. Evaluation of genetic effects on natural populations of bream from accidental and intentional release of cultured individuals of the species. Ministry of Education program "Pythagoras II"Strengthening Research Teams in Universities (EEOP)'' (P.I. A. Triantafyllidis)
22 (2007). Monitoring of the main biotic and abiotic parameters of the ecosystem of Alykes of Messolongi. Funded by Greek Alikes Inc. (P.I. I.Leonardos)
23. (2008). Study of the ichthyofauna of the river Axios to investigate any impacts from the construction of a hydroelectric dam.Fund Oikos –Μ Α.Ε.
24. (2009) Biology Study of Lake Ziros. Funded by Prefecture of Preveza.
25. (2009) Creation of a system for monitoring and assessing the environmental condition of river systems Louros and Arachthos and the region of Amvrakikos "-" Building soil maps and check the quality of soils in lowland areas of northern Amvrakikos "-" Investigation of abiotic and biotic parameters at the bottom of Amvrakikos Gulf and their correlation with fish production. Consortium Environmental Management Amvrakikos Gulf. Funding CH.M. EEA &Ministry of S & O.
1. (1982) Participation in the program of the State Secretariat for Youth (Ecological & Developmental initiatives for young scientists) on "Protection and development of the area of the Lagoon Messolongi -Etolikou and the mouth of the river Acheloos"
2. (1982) Participation in study Y.CH.O.P in Zakynthos and the coast of the Peloponnese on "Study of nesting sea turtles Caretta caretta"
3. (1985)Participation in a research program conducted in the area Vourkos Megara for the Prefecture of Western Attica, AP6739/8-9-85 and AP 41176/9-5-85 the Ministry of Interiorwith subject: "Study for the creation of model aquaculturefacility in the bay Vourkas Megara"
4. (1987) Participation in the "Industrial Research Development Programme 1987" (PAVE) of ACEA SA on: "Ecological study of juveniles of euryhaline species in the area of SW-Etolokarnania'' having as its object the study of the stomach contents of juveniles of the species Sparus aurata (sea bream)
5. (2000) Participation in a program of the General Secretariat for Research and Technology, Ministry of Industry, (PENED) (project code 89ED331) on "Comparative Study of Marine Biology and lakes Trichonida and Lysimachia of Western Greece", in charge of studying the biology and dynamics of fish living in two lakes
6. (2000) Comparison of morphometric characters and meristic characters between natural and farmed populations of species Dicentrarchus labrax, Sparus auratus, Diplodus puntanzo in western Greece. Research Committee of TEI Messolongi
7. (2001) GSRT PAVET 2001: Experimental enhancements of bream fry from hatchery in L agoon Pappas . Comparison of growth, morphometric and meristic characters of produced fish to natural populations and determining patterns of development and management of the Lagoon enrichment
8. (2002) Avian biodiversity of passerines birds in the National Park of Pindos and environmental awareness actions on this. Programme for Environmental of Sustainable Development. Fund ETERPS. (P.I. B. Kati)
9. (2002) Search and assessment of populations of endemic species Phoxinellus epiroticus (species: Cyprinidae) (Tsima) of Lake Pamvotis (Epirus) and information campaigns and public awareness of the threats. Environmental Programme of Sustainable Development. Fund ETERPS. ( P.I. I. Leonardos).
10. (2004) Management measures for the development and enhancement of wetland and addressing environmental problems in Alykes of Lefkimi (Corfu). Fund ETERPS (P.I. I. Leonardos)
11. (2004) Management measures for the development and enhancement of wetland and addressing environmental problems in the area of the Lagoon Antinioti (Corfu). Fund ETERPS (P.I. I. Kagkalou)
12. (2004) Management measures for the development and enhancement of wetland and addressing environmental problems in the area of the Lagoon Koryssion (Corfu, West.Greece). Fund ETERPS (P.I. Th. Georgiadis, Univ.Patras)
13. (2004) Study the biology of alien species Carassius gibelio (Bloch, 1782) and the ecological impact of its introduction in the freshwaters of Greece. Ministry of Education program "Pythagoras" Strengthening Research Teams in Universities (EEOP) "(P.I. I. Leonardos).
14. (2004) Pilot project for breeding polychaetes in controlled culture conditions. Operational Programme for Fisheries 2000-2006.Priority 4. Measure 4.6. Innovative Measures. Ministry of Rural Development and Food. (P.I. I. Leonardos)
15. 2006 Intensive and prolonged aquaculture of the species tench. Funded by the European Union (COOP-CT-2004-512575) (P.I. E. Antonopoulou AUTH)
16. 2005-2007 Foodweb structure as a tool of water quality improvement – comparison of temperate and Mediterranean lakes. JOINT RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMS . Greece – Poland 2005-2007. Funded by G.G.E.T (P.I. Ι. Leonardos)
17. Comparative study o fpopulation structure and life traits of Carassius auratus gibelio (Bloch, 1782), based on the populations of Western Greece and Donbass region of Ukraine .JOINT RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMS Greece-Ukraine. 2004 – 2006. Funded by G.G.E.T (P.I. Ι. Leonardos)
18. “Comparative study of fish parasites biodiversity from Kavala (Aegean sea), Messolonghi bay (Ionian sea) and coast of Montenegro (Adriatic sea)” is supported and financed by both Greek and Montenegrin Ministry of Education and Sciences in 2006 and 2007. JOINT RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMS Greece-Montenegro. 2004 – 2006. Funded by G.G.E.T (P.I. Ι. Leonardos)
19. ECODONET Development of a standard web virtual observatory (EcoDO)of the ecosystems of Acheron, Kalama and Torre Gkouaseto and implementation of a mobile exhibition and permanent environmental gazebo to increase public awareness and sustainable development of coastal ecosystems (EcoDO-Net). Community Initiative INTERREG III 2000-2006. Co-financed 75% by the European Regional Development Fund and 25% from National Resources. (P.I. K. Ioannides)
20. Education and integration of the rivers Kalamas (Ioannina, Thesprotia) and Ofanto (Canosa, Barletta)of the local communities in the protection of ecosystems for achieving enhanced management and sustainable developmental areas. Community Initiative INTERREG III 2000-2006. Co-financed 75% by the European Regional Development Fundand 25% from National Resources. (Prefecture of Epirus)
21. Evaluation of genetic effects on natural populations of bream from accidental and intentional release of cultured individuals of the species. Ministry of Education program "Pythagoras II"Strengthening Research Teams in Universities (EEOP)'' (P.I. A. Triantafyllidis)
22 (2007). Monitoring of the main biotic and abiotic parameters of the ecosystem of Alykes of Messolongi. Funded by Greek Alikes Inc. (P.I. I.Leonardos)
23. (2008). Study of the ichthyofauna of the river Axios to investigate any impacts from the construction of a hydroelectric dam.Fund Oikos –Μ Α.Ε.
24. (2009) Biology Study of Lake Ziros. Funded by Prefecture of Preveza.
25. (2009) Creation of a system for monitoring and assessing the environmental condition of river systems Louros and Arachthos and the region of Amvrakikos "-" Building soil maps and check the quality of soils in lowland areas of northern Amvrakikos "-" Investigation of abiotic and biotic parameters at the bottom of Amvrakikos Gulf and their correlation with fish production. Consortium Environmental Management Amvrakikos Gulf. Funding CH.M. EEA &Ministry of S & O.