IRO TSARMPOPOULOU-FOKIANOU
Meet Iro, a nature and animal lover with a diverse educational background in Classical studies, Humanities, and Social Anthropology. Her commitment extends beyond academia, as she actively participates in volunteer programs with Sea Shepherd and Seawatch Foundation, protecting marine areas and supporting whale and dolphin conservation.Her project with DARWIN200 will explore the fragile coexistence of tourism and marine conservation in the Teno Rasca Marine Protected Area of Tenerife.
Despite its protected status, the Tenerife marine life is at risk, facing stress from activities like whale watching, maritime traffic, and the presence of unauthorized vessels. Our mission is clear: how can we ensure the conservation of biodiversity while minimizing our impact on the environment and being responsible stewards of marine life? To address these challenges Iro will diagnose the situation and formulate proposals for sustainable actions.
| START DATE: | 27th August | LOCATION: | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | AREA OF STUDY: | Short finned pilot whale |
| END DATE: | 2nd September | Representing: | Greece | SPONSOR: | CCSL |
| START DATE: | 27th August |
| END DATE: | 2nd September |
| LOCATION: | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS |
| END POINT: | Greece |
| AREA OF STUDY: | Short finned pilot whale |
| SPONSOR: | CCSL |
Despite its protected status, the Tenerife marine life is at risk, facing stress from activities like whale watching, maritime traffic, and the presence of unauthorized vessels. Our mission is clear: how can we ensure the conservation of biodiversity while minimizing our impact on the environment and being responsible stewards of marine life? To address these challenges Iro will diagnose the situation and formulate proposals for sustainable actions.
Iro has experience in marine research as she spent 6 months in Iceland focusing on the cultural significance of whales in Iceland and human-whale interactions. More recently her passion for conservation has been demonstrated through an internship with the Jane Goodall Institute in Belgium. Join Iro on her journey of interdisciplinary environmentalism and hands-on conservation efforts.
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