PUREEF-Y is a three-year EU-funded project (July 2024 – June 2027) aiming to bolster the scientific excellence and policymaking influence of the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) by facilitating its collaboration with two leading research organisations. The project assesses key parameters collected from coastal ecosystems affected by climate change and ocean acidification, and studies levels of marine pollution affecting important marine habitats. It also includes capacity-building and networking activities.
The project was funded in response to the Eastern Mediterranean experiencing rapid warming, leading to marine heatwaves and the loss of native species. Marine pollutants, such as heavy metals and litter, affect both aquatic life and humans. Cyprus still needs to enhance its capacity for achieving effective management and policymaking for the conservation of regional marine ecosystems.
