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Oceans and fisheries

A network of diving areas in Greece and Cyprus

Dive In Our Islands unites the experiences of five fisheries LAGs in Greece and Cyprus to identify common characteristics, transfer knowledge, and leverage Blue Growth through networking. 

  • Project
Malamatinas Ilias, Filios Georgios
© Lesvos Scuba Dive

The objective of the project is to move towards “experience tourism”, which highlights the islands’ identity and culture. To meet the needs of an evolving tourism market, the project offers dive tours as well as new and unique virtual and augmented reality diving experiences. Through these new activities, the project seeks to drive local development by enhancing skills in ecology, environmental awareness, and the protection of sensitive coastal and marine areas. It aims to balance management of marine resources and the natural environment by strengthening connections between environmental protection, cultural identity and heritage, and developing sustainable tourism.

Results

  • 41 diving routes, with maps and detailed information on the routes and their biodiversity.
  • Development of a virtual reality (headset) app with 360-degree video and picture content.
  • Development of a mobile app featuring 360-degree videos, pictures, and information about the diving routes.
  • Development of a website and promotional material.

Contact

Anastasios M. Perimenis

Name
Anastasios M. Perimenis
Organisation
Lesvos FLAG
Email
amperimenisatetal-sa [dot] gr
Phone number
+30 225 1029 400