The Akrotiri peninsula is one of the most precious marine areas of Cyprus, since over the centuries it has preserved its natural beauty. The area contains a stunning mosaic of coastal and marine habitats, providing unique services to the marine world for thousands of years.
In the framework of the project "Assessment of the state of the Cape ecosystem and creation of a proposal for the co-management of fisheries resources through a participatory process", a short documentary was created, which documents the rich underwater world of the peninsula, highlighting it as one of the most important marine areas of our island.
The documentary was funded by the Blue Marine Foundation, with the support of the British Bases, the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (FMR) and the BlueInstinct free diving centre. It was made possible thanks to the "Marine and Environmental Research Lab" (MER), a private research company based in Limassol and the contribution and participation of many people who shared their footage from the area.
The documentary captures the rare biodiversity found in the area as well as the ever-increasing pressures that the marine ecosystem is under, posing an unprecedented threat to its habitats and ecosystem areas. Better management of marine areas, so that the functions and services of ecosystems are maintained intact, must be a top priority for all of us.
The documentary was prepared in two languages (Greek and English).
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