Intern required

About the role This role would be ideal for someone interested in gaining experience working in an environmental charity and pursuing a career in communications, media, administration and events organizing. Please note that this is a non-paid internship position preferably for an energetic university student close to graduation or a recent graduate looking for experience and recommendations for…

Pick the alien- online discussion

Would you like to learn more about the alien invasive species that threaten our seas? Join our online discussion, organized by iSea & Cyclades Preservation Fund, taking place on Friday 9/10/2020 at 12pm-1245pm and get the chance to hear the experience and recommendations of biologists, divers, fishermen, chefs and restaurant owners about how we can transform a…

Amorgorama on the go!

As soon as the summer northern winds calmed down, the Professional Fishing Association of Amorgos took action! In a northern coast in Makri area, some days ago, volunteers collected 30 bags of garbage. The majority consisted of trawl nets, bottles and other plastic items. Hope to see you all in spring when with your and…

First aid care for sea turtles

The Cyclades Preservation Fund is pleased to keep supporting the Naxos Association for the Protection of Wildlife doing a great work, by creating new promotional material, enabling educational trips and field visits to other areas aiming to meet fishermen and students and raise awareness about wildlife and recently by funding a new big tank suitable for sea…

Just choose the right fish

We would like to warmly thank all our friends who joined the PICK THE ALIEN campaign, and experienced our special delivery of fish-burgers made by lionfish, rabbitfish and trumpetfish,which are  alien invasive (non-native) species that threaten the local ecosystems. There exotic species despite being harmful for our environment, they are edible and delicious! Read the article about our special…

What an honor!

One of our important partners in the Cyclades, the Aegean Wildlife Hospital based on Paros, treats and rehabilitates hundreds of injured wild animals found in the region every year and encourages the protection of the fauna through Environmental Education.  They measure success more in terms of effective treatment and release of his small patients –…

Anyone missing 170kg of rubbish?

The port of Naoussa in Paros is – thanks to its SeaBin!This innovative, award winning, port-cleaning technology captures floating debris and prevents trash that ends up in the port being carried away into the open sea. During the first six months of its establishment in the beautiful port of Naoussa, our SeaBin has collected approximately 170kg of rubbish,…

Enjoy delicious seafood at home whilst also improving our marine environment

Join us to tackle the problem of invasive marine species through gastronomy! The Cyclades Preservation Fund invites you to experience a unique and premium lunch or supper of local flavours and special delicacies, such as the “intruder” burger and the “camouflage” salad. When: 7th, 8th or 9th September 2020 Where: in the comfort of your own home at locations in/around Athens About: The…

The great Mediterranean restart webinar

Many of us will be missing an annual Mediterranean visit this summer: pour yourself a glass of rosé, don your straw hat, and join us to discuss the hot topic of how to encourage a more sustainable post-COVID ‘restart’ on islands which are popular tourism destinations. The Menorca Preservation Fund and Cyclades Preservation Fund are place-based environmental philanthropic organizations…