1st Mediterranean Lionfish Conference 2025
Gournes, Crete, Greece
15.-17. May 2025
Venue
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research,
Gournes, Crete, Greece
Program
15. May, 17:00: Welcome reception
16. May, all day: scientific program, conference dinner
17. May: social outing, bring your snorkel gear
Costs
50,- € (to be paid at the start of the conference)
Register
Send email to alexander.kotrschal@wur.nl – deadline 1st of March 2025
Email should include:
- Talk registration - Word document with title, authors and abstract (max. 250 words)
- Participating in social outing on 17th of May (Yes/No)
Accommodation
Self-arranged, many options in walking distance
Scope
The 1st Mediterranean Lionfish Conference aims to unite people involved in lionfish science, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Open to all contributions across diverse disciplines, the conference invites studies on lionfish biology, ecology, behaviour, impacts, management, mitigation strategies, and beyond. By creating a platform for participants to present their work and engage in discussions, the event seeks to deepen understanding of lionfish dynamics in the Mediterranean. The goal is to connect researchers, encourage interdisciplinary dialogue, and build a cohesive community dedicated to addressing challenges posed by this invasive species while advancing innovative solutions to protect marine ecosystems.
Organizers
Panagiota Nota Peristeraki
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Greece
Alexander Kotrschal
Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands
Team
Davide Bottacini (WUR), George Christides (HCMR), Stratos Batziakas (HCMR)
Queries: Alexander.kotrschal@wur.nl