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…
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…
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 –…
This is a great day for our partners Aegean Rebreath and their allies! According to their latest data, 47.512 recyclable pieces and 8.8 tons of fishing gear have been collected so far through the unique network of marine litter stations that they have established throughout Greece. At the CPF we are proud having established along…
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,…
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…
Our feelings are mixed in the image of this special … “collection” of hundreds of thousands of microplastics and other marine waste that have been collected in the port of Naoussa in Paros, through the “smart” floating sea bucket SeaBin. 7 large bags with corresponding quantities, in just 4 non-tourist months (January- May 2020)! On…
Exciting news! Our partner MOm, with our support (CPF grant: Cyclades care for dolphins), is attempting to collect data on cetacean sightings, thoroughly and for the first time focusing on the Cyclades! We hope that the guide will help you identify them and distinguish among the species when you meet them during your marine travels which will…
Watch the promo video, created by Earth View Productions, for our new children’s book about plastic! You can find and purchase our book in all the e-shops of the central bookstores or ORDER directly to the CPF for 14.40€ + shipping cost (pls write to marianna@cycladespreservationfund.org how many copies you would like and your address). Remember, this is…
A new article on The Telegraph about our Pick The Alien campaign and the creation of our recipe e-book that advocates eating invasive fish species to help marine environment. Find the link from the article here! Find our e-book with recipes here!
