Multi-disciplinary approach of reported and unreported fisheries in a new established MPA: The case of Cavo Greco, Cyprus

Moutopoulos, Dimitrios Κ.; Giovos, Ioannis; Kleitou, Periklis; Kletou, Demetris; Savva, Ioannis; Cai, Leda L.; Katselis, George

doi:10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101922

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“…In spite of this liberty, recreational spearfishers are still limited by the EU Mediterranean Regulation (EU REG 1241//2019, 2006) and Annex III of the Cyprus Fishing Regulation (Fisheries Law N. 61(I)/2001; REG. 17B), where the maximum weight of caught fish allowed per day is 5 kg and an additional fish individual with any weight (Moutopoulos et al, 2021). Unless regulation is amended to treat IAS as exceptions, this type of stakeholders can only contribute little to the overall lionfish management strategy, by diminishing incentives to catch lionfish in the first place over the more preferable local fish, for example, groupers, seabreams and greater amberjacks.…”

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An underwater clash of spears: Public engagement in Mediterranean lionfish control efforts

Savva,

Cai,

Kleitou

et al. 2024

Aquatic Conservation

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Invasive alien species pose a great challenge in conservation ecology. Rapid establishment of common lionfish (Pterois miles) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and its ongoing westward expansion raises many questions about how to sustainably combat this invasion in the long term. Drawing on experiences from the western Atlantic invasion, citizen scientists were engaged and demonstrated the efficiency of long‐term coordinated removals for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea. Findings reveal a sustained participation and interest throughout the coordinated removal events that encourage the organization of future events. Removal Action Teams were found effective at reducing lionfish numbers in small (less than half a hectare) areas of high conservation value, when removals were repeated systematically. Single‐day lionfish derbies, operated at greater spatial scales, succeeded in a 50% reduction in lionfish abundance while removing most large (>30 cm) individuals from an area after three consecutive events. Given the recreational character of such activities, coordinated removals are useful options for management and conservation when guided by competent authorities and supported by citizens, as they promote marine environmental awareness and help develop a sense of stewardship among members of the public.

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An underwater clash of spears: Public engagement in Mediterranean lionfish control efforts

Savva,

Cai,

Kleitou

et al. 2024

Aquatic Conservation

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“…Sphyraena spp.). The common lionfish (Pterois miles), which has also been established in the waters of Cyprus since 2015 (Kletou et al, 2016;Kleitou et al, 2021) was first recorded in the official data in 2019. Since then, it was listed in low concentrations despite being reported as very common in interviews with fishers (>95% frequency of catch), indicating a potential misreporting for the early years of the invasion or an absence of reporting due to discarding or misreporting.…”

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“…All recreational fishers, irrespective of their fishing technique/tools, were included in the present study. Recreational fishers use traps, spearfishing, boatfishing using bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom longlining, deep dropping and shore fishing using casting, spinning, squid jigging (eging) and shore jigging (Moutopoulos et al, 2021). The catches of recreational fishers are not monitored by official schemes.…”

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Conflicting interests and growing importance of non‐indigenous species in commercial and recreational fisheries of the Mediterranean Sea

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Moutopoulos

Giovos

et al. 2022

Fisheries Management Eco

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Mediterranean marine ecosystems are deteriorating due to increasing human activities and pressures (Coll et al., 2010). Invasions by non-indigenous species (NIS) are rapidly changing the marine ecosystems in the region (Edelist et al., 2013;Katsanevakis et al., 2014a). The rate of NIS introductions is accelerating and is greater than in any other region worldwide; reaching over 600 established multicellular species in 2017 (Galil, Marchini & Occhipinti-Ambrogi, 2018;Zenetos et al., 2017). Major pathways for NIS include shipping (transfer via ballast waters or as biofouling), the Suez Canal, aquaculture and aquarium releases (Katsanevakis et al., 2014a). The Suez Canal is the dominant pathway responsible for the majority of the NIS present (Galil et al., 2015). Enlargement of the Suez Canal, overfishing and climate change are combining to allow more warm water Indo-Pacific species to become established in the Mediterranean Sea to the detriment of native species (Galil et al., 2017;Moullec et al., 2019).

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“…The compliance landscape in Cyprus is much more complex, governed by both European Union and state rules Berg & Yüksel, (2022) [6]; Ilhan et al, (2020) [7]; Kyprianidou et al, (2023) [8]; Moutopoulos et al, (2021) [9]. According to the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) report for 2021, regulatory compliance is the most important concern for 68 percent of financial firms.…”

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“…According to the research, only roughly 53% of Cypriot firms fully meet EU compliance norms Berg industry-specific problems but did not investigate how these challenges intersect with jurisdiction or organizational size. Similarly, the use of AI in compliance has been investigated Ali et al (2023) [16]; Elghaish et al (2022) [17], but not as a mediator between different independent variables and the overall effectiveness of COs. Köprülü and Öznacar (2022) [21] stressed the need for a complete, context-specific study that integrates these variables in a meta-analysis, but empirical work in this area, particularly in the Cypriot setting, is absent Berg & Yüksel, (2022) [6]; Ilhan et al, (2020) [22]; Kyprianidou et al, (2023) [8]; Moutopoulos et al, (2021) [9]. Our research intends to fill this void by employing a holistic model that incorporates these aspects, resulting in a more comprehensive understanding of what influences CO efficacy and performance, as well as how technological adoption can mitigate these effects.…”

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Directing Compliance Realities: The Determinants of Compliance Officer Effectiveness in Cypriot Organizations

Ado,

Ali,

Mousa

et al. 2024

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This empirical study examines the complex dynamics influencing the effectiveness and performance of Compliance Officers (COs) within Cypriot organizations. With a focus on exploring the relationships between jurisdictional complexities, industry-specific regulations, organizational size, professional experience, Artificial intelligence-based tools, and readiness to technology adoption, this research employs a comprehensive approach to shed light on the multifaceted factors shaping CO roles. Leveraging a structural equation modelling framework, data was collected through a questionnaire survey administered to COs across diverse sectors. The results indicate that industry-specific regulations, organizational size, and professional experience significantly impact CO effectiveness, while the mediating role of AI-based tools and the moderating influence of technology adoption further enhance these relationships. The findings contribute to both theoretical knowledge and practical implications, offering insights for organizations and policymakers to optimize compliance efforts. While acknowledging limitations, this study lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of CO roles in the contemporary regulatory landscape.

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Multi-disciplinary approach of reported and unreported fisheries in a new established MPA: The case of Cavo Greco, Cyprus

Cited by 7 publications

References 39 publications

An underwater clash of spears: Public engagement in Mediterranean lionfish control efforts

An underwater clash of spears: Public engagement in Mediterranean lionfish control efforts

Conflicting interests and growing importance of non‐indigenous species in commercial and recreational fisheries of the Mediterranean Sea

Directing Compliance Realities: The Determinants of Compliance Officer Effectiveness in Cypriot Organizations

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