More than 1,800 Biodiversity Records Documented Across Attica in Just Four Days   From coastal wetlands and stream estuaries to urban parks and schoolyards, City Nature Challenge 2026 inspired hundreds of participants to explore and document the biodiversity of the Athens Metropolitan Area. Coordinated by HCMR for the first time, the initiative highlighted how Citizen

The official launch of the pioneering European project STEPS – SCIENCE FOR GROWTH – EMPOWERING MINDS, funded under the highly prestigious Horizon Europe – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) framework, will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Senate Hall of the Gallos Campus in Rethymno. The STEPS project focuses on scientific empowerment and

The first multi-country ocean festival for children and families, endorsed by the United Nations Ocean Decade, debuts in Greece, Italy, the UK and Germany from 5–7 June 2026. Rome, 1 June 2026 – For the first time, children and families across four European countries will come together this weekend through a shared celebration of the

HCMR Evaluation 2019-2023 I. Berman-Frank, A.V. M. Canario, M. Ribera, M.S. Triantafyllou March 30, 2025   1. Positioning of the Centre in the Greek and international research landscape The Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) holds a prominent position in both the Greek and international research landscapes. It is recognized for its extensive contributions to

Technical Assistance & Support to Communities of Actors for the Mediterranean basin is a flagship initiative under the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030.” Launched in September 2025 and running for four years, TASC-RestoreMed acts as a catalyst for a sustainable blue economy in the Mediterranean, combining science, innovation, and community action

Nicosia, 24 November 2025 — From 19 to 21 November, leading scientists and policy experts from across Europe, Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean gathered in Nicosia for the international workshop “Threats to the Mediterranean Marine Ecosystems in a Warming World,” hosted by the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts. The workshop, held at The

Gender Equality Plan 2025 (2nd edition) With its Gender Equality Plan (GEP), the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) continues its commitment to equality, extending fair access not only to internal personnel but also to visiting students and research staff. The GEP 2025 also recognizes and addresses multiple forms of inequality beyond gender, including disability,

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ERASMUS+ project “YOU4BLUE – Young generations for sustainable blue growth” (PRESS RELEASE) On the frame of “WP2 – WE ALL LEARN” of ERASMUS+ program “YOU4BLUE – Young generations for sustainable blue growth”, HCMR’s scientific team welcomed students from Liceo STEAM International – Bologna on March 14th, 2025 on its facilities in Anavissos, Attica, Greece, where

PRESS RELEASE Research Mission of the R/V AEGAEO in the Santorini – Amorgos Region Click Here to Read the Press Release in Greek