Smith Christopher J.
Position: Research Director
Contact Info
Institute: Marine Biological Resources
Address: HCMR, Crete P.O. Box 2214 71003 Iraklion Crete, Greece
Email:csmith@hcmr.gr
Tel: +30 2810 337752
Telex: +30 2810 337822
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He completed his doctoral research at the University of Glasgow in 1988 working on the impacts of burrowing fauna on benthic community structure, after earning a first class honours degree in Marine Biology from Heriot Watt University, Scotland in 1984
His post-doctoral studies brought him to the Institute of Marine Biology of Crete in the 1988, employed on an SfS NATO project investigating the benthic ecology in Heraklion Bay. This work developed into several branches and he has subsequently been responsible for many EU projects investigating ecosystem interactions and fisheries. Being involved in imaging techniques for seabed studies had also led to his involvement in the development and application of underwater instrumentation and supporting platforms.
Dr Smith’s involvement in EU projects in the last 10 years has included: CoralFISH, MEDISEH, MEECE, SuSy, ODEMM, HERMIONE, Prevent Escape, NECCESITY, AMASON, ELME, COST-IMPACT
He was involved in the first acquisition and scientific applications of remote underwater imaging technologies in Greece and has responsibility for running the HCMR Remotely Operated Vehicle system – 4 ROVs including the 2000 m Max Rover system, supporting a wide variety of science and service projects. These systems are part of the Greek State’s response to maritime disaster and the team has been involved in the search and recovery work on several helicopters, fighter planes and the cruise liner Sea Diamond.
• Ph.D. Benthic Ecology, Glasgow University, UK, 1988
• B.Sc. (hons) Marine Biology, Heriot Watt University, UK, 1984
Professional Profile
• 2007, Research Director ‘A’ Grade, Institute of Marine Biological Resources (IMBCR), Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Crete Centre
• 2003, Principal Researcher ‘B’ Grade, Institute of Marine Biological Resources (IMBR), Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Crete Centre
• 2002, Principal Researcher ‘B’ Grade, Institute of Marine Biology (IMBC), Crete, Greece
• 1999, Senior Researcher ‘C’ Grade, IMBC, Crete, Greece
• 1998, to 2003: Head of the Department of Marine Ecology and Biodiversity, IMBC, Greece
• 1988, Researcher, Benthic Ecologist, IMBC, Greece
Scientific and Professional Membership
• 1995 Marine Technological Society
• 1985 Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association
• 1983 Scottish Association of marine Sciences
Research Interests
• Ecosystem impacts and interactions: impacts of fishing, aquaculture and assessment methodologies
• Benthic ecology: megafaunal and macrofaunal communities and ecology, ecosystem processes and functioning, interactions of functional groups
• Invertebrate fisheries: life histories and ecology, dynamics and assessment, Nephrops norvegicus
• Gear technologies: fishing gear selection, alternative fishing techniques (particularly trapping)
• Technologies: application of imaging technologies (acoustic and optical), image analysis, seabed mapping and underwater platforms
• Smith, C.J. Mytilineou, C. Papadopoulou, K-N. Pancucci-Papadopoulou, M.A. Salomidi M. 2010 ROV observations on fish and megafauna in deep coral areas of the Eastern Ionian. Rapp. Comm. Int. Mer Medit. Vol. 39. p. 669. CIESM, Venice 10-14 May 2010.
• Rose, K.A., J.I. Allen, Y.Artioli, M. Barange, J. Blackford, F. Carlotti, R. Cropp, U. Daewel, K. Edwards, K. Flynn, S. Hill, R. Hille Ris Lambers, G. Huse, B. Megrey, A. Moll, R. Rivkin, B. Salihoglu, C. Schrum, L. Shannon, Y. Shin, S.L. Smith, C. Smith, C. Solidoro, M. St. John, M. Zhou. 2010. End-To-End Models for the Analysis of Marine Ecosystems: Challenges, Issues, and Next Steps. Marine and Coastal Fisheries: Dynamics, Management, and Ecosystem Science 2:115–130.
• Capus, C.G., Banks, A.C., Coiras, E., Tena Ruis, I., Smith, C.J. & Petillot, Y.R., 2008. Data correction for visualization and classification of side scan sonar imagery. IET Radar, Sonar and Navigation. 2(3): 155-169
• Smith, C.J., Banks, A.C., and Papadopoulou K.-N. 2007. Improving the quantitative estimation of trawling impacts from side scan sonar and underwater video imagery. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 64: 1692-1701
• Petihakis, G., Smith, C. J., Triantafyllou, G., Sourlantzis, G., Papadopoulou, K-N., Pollani, A. and Korres G. 2007. Scenario testing of fisheries management strategies using a high resolution ERSEM–POM ecosystem model. . ICES Journal of Marine Science, 64: 1627-1640
• Karakassis, I., Machias, A, Pitta, P. Papadopoulou, K.-N., Smith C.J., Apostolaki, E., Giannoulaki, M., Koutsoubas, D., Somarakis, S., 2006. Cross community congruence patterns in marine ecosystems: does the part reflect the whole? Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser., 310: 47-54.
• Machias A., I. Karakassis, M. Giannoulaki, K.- N . Papadopoulou, C. J. Smith & S. Somarakis, 2005. The response of demersal fish communities to the presence of fish farms. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 288: 241-250.
• Smith, C.J. & Papadopoulou, K.-N., 2003. Burrow density and stock size fluctuations of Nephrops norvegicus in a semi-enclosed bay. ICES Journal of Marine Science. 60: 798-805.
• Smith, C.J., Marrs, S.J., Atkinson R.J.A., Papadopoulou, K.-N. & Hills, J.M., 2003. Evaluation of the underwater television technique for fisheries-independent stock assessment of Nephrops norvegicus from the Aegean (Eastern Mediterranean). Marine Ecology Progress Series, 256: 161-170.
• Solan, M., Germano, J.D., Rhoads, D.C., Smith, C., Michaud, E., Parry, D., Wenzhofer, F., Kennedy, R., Henriques, C., Battle, E., Carey, D., Iocco, L., Valente, R., Watson, J. & Rosenberg, R., 2003. Towards a greater understanding of pattern, scale and process in marine benthic systems: a picture is worth a thousand worms Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 285–286: 313– 338.
• Smith, C.J., Rumohr, H., Karakassis I. & Papadopoulou K.-N., 2003. Analysing the impact of bottom trawls on sedimentary seabeds with sediment profile imagery. Benthic Dynamics: in situ surveillance of the sediment-water interface. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 285–286: 479–496.
• Lebart K., Smith C .J., Trucco E, Lane D.M., 2003. Automatic indexing of underwater survey video: Algorithm and benchmarking method. IEEE J Oceanic Eng 28 (4): 673-686.
• Karakassis, I. Tsapakis, M., Smith, C.J. & Rumohr, H., 2002. Fish farming impacts in the Mediterranean studies through sediment profile imagery (SPI). Marine Ecology Progress Series. 227: 125-133.
• Lebart, K. Petillot, Y, Smith C.J., Lane, D. & Trucco, E., 2002. Video sensors play major role in subsea scientific missions. Sea Technology. 44(2): 10-17.
• Smith, C.J., Papadopoulou, K.-N. & Diliberto, S., 2000. Impact of Otter trawling on an eastern Mediterranean commercial fishing ground. ICES Journal of Marine Science; 57: 1340-1351.
• Hughes, D.J., Marrs, S.J., Smith, C.J. & Atkinson, R.J.A., 1999. Observations of the echiuran worm Boneliia viridis in the deep basin of the northern Evoikos Gulf , Greece . J. Mar. Biol. Ass. UK; 79: 361-363.
• Tuck, I.D., Taylor, A.C., Atkinson, R.J.A., Gamitto, M. & Smith C.J., 1997. Biochemical composition of Nephrops norvegicus: changes associated with ovary maturation. Marine Biology; 129: 505-511.
• Lane D.M., Davies J.B.C., Robinson G., O’Brien D.J., Pickett M., Jones D., Scott E., Casalino G., Bartolini G., Cannata G., Ferrara A., Angelleti D., Coccoli M., Verrugio G., Bono R., Virgili P., Canals M., Pallas, R., Gracia E. & Smith, C., 1997). AMADEUS: Advanced manipulation for deep underwater sampling. Robotics and Automation Magazine; 4(4): 34-45.
• Karakassis, I. Smith, C.J. & Eleftheriou, A., 1996. Performance of neutral model analysis in a spatio-temporal series of macrobenthic replicates. Marine Ecology Progress Series: 137; 173-179.
• Dando, P.R., Hughes, J.A., Leahy, Y., Niven, S.J., Smith C.J. & Taylor, L.J., 1995. Gas venting from submarine hydrothermal areas around the island of Milos in the Hellenic Volcanic Arc. Continental Shelf Research; 15 (8): 913-928.
• Danovaro, R., Della Croce, N., Eleftheriou, A., Fabiano, M., Papadopoulou, N., Smith, C.J. & Tselepides, A., 1995. Meiobenthos of the deep Eastern Mediterranean Sea: distribution and abundance in relation to bacterial biomass, organic matter composition and environmental factors. Progress in Oceanography; 36: 329-341.
• Nickel, L.A., Atkinson, R.J.A., Hughes, D.J., Ansell, A.D. & Smith C.J., 1995. Burrow morphology of the echiuran worm Maxmuelleria lankesteri (Echiura: Bonelliidae). Journal of Natural History; 29: 871-885.
