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