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Speaker · 29 November 2026

Periklis Kleitou

Marine Scientist, Marine & Environmental Research (MER) Lab

Speaking at EcoForward

  • Sustainable Gastronomy: Building Resilient Kitchens through Local Sourcing, Regenerative Farming and Smarter Operations.B2B Conference

About

Dr Periklis Kleitou is a marine scientist at Marine & Environmental Research (MER) Lab in Cyprus. His work focuses on applied marine research, biodiversity monitoring, marine protected areas, fisheries and marine conservation in Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean.

He has worked extensively on invasive and non-native species, Posidonia oceanica meadows, sharks and rays, and practical management measures for marine ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Marine Sciences from the University of Plymouth, an MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture from the University of St Andrews and a BSc in Environmental Biology and Education from the University of Brighton.