Enalia Physis Environmental  Research Center is a Cyprus-based NGO established by  a group of experienced scientists in 2009. Its purpose is to conduct  and promote environmental research in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. Researchers at Enalia Physis study various aspects of marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecology in order to enrich the knowledge about these ecosystems and to promote conservation.

Below you will find a short description of Enalia Physis projects

A. Freshwater ecosystems

Investigation of the aquatic biotic components of Paralimni Lake, Famagusta (NATURA 2000 network).

B. Marine Ecosystems

    Research on corraligenous, natural and artificial habitats.
    Wrecks ecology: study the role of ancient and modern   shipwrecks as artificial reefs
    Biospeleology: Study the ecological connectivity or isolation of submerged cave environments.

C. Palaeoecology
    Ecological reconstruction of the composition and diversity of marine communities and the study of their between relationship.

D. Terrestrial Ecosystems

     a) Potentially endemic avifauna of Cyprus

     Evaluation of the taxonomic status of five breeding endemic subspecies on the island of Cyprus, with the use of genotypic and phenotypic material.

     b) Arthropods of Cyprus

     Checklist of the arthropods on Cyprus. Investigation for the relative importance of isolation and underlying geology on the evolution of endemic arthropods in Cyprus.

Enalia Physis encourages the participation of students of all ages in its activities and projects. University students in particular are welcome to carry out projects and research with our Scientists. The goal of these activities is to gain a deeper appreciation of biology and the environment. All types of activities can be customized to the student’s, teacher’s and class needs.

If you are interested to learn more or even get involved, please visit our website http://enaliaphysis.org.cy/ or send a private message to our facebook page.

Enalia Physis invites members to join and help us enrich research and knowledge in the environment of the Mediterranean.