Lemnos Marine Conservation is a nonprofit organization working together with EU based NGOs to protect the biodiversity of the sea in Lemnos. We are passionate about involving the community every step of the way as we gather data through the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, while engaging “citizen scientist volunteers” from schools and the community. Citizen scientists are public volunteers and/or students who conduct research and often help to find solutions through gathering data to share with researchers on projects. Together we create a community of volunteers for marine research.
Our mission
Lemnos Marine Conservation Group, LMC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sustainability and protection of the Lemnos marine and land environment. The mission of LMC is to work with the Lemnos locals to identify and conserve the precious biodiversity both in and around the island. This work will serve as an example of community resilience and a prototype for other Greek islands.
To accomplish this, our urgent short term goal is to fund a 7-day Lemnos Expedition 2024, carried out by our scientific partner the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation (AIMC). They will research and complete an underwater map, measuring precious carbon-sink resources such as Posidonia Oceanica seagrass and document underwater invasive species and those which need to be protected. Then with AIMC and the community, we will develop the most innovative and sustainable sustainability programs. Our long term goal is to have a permanent exhibition center of marine information in Lemnos with photos and videos of sea life, as well as interactive technology for the community, where Lemnian locals, schools and tourists can gain knowledge and participate in conservation programs for the land and sea. Finally, a prototype will be developed and shared all over Greece.
Founders
Claudia Sherwood-Servidio
Founder Lemnos Marine Conservation, LMC
Claudia Sherwood-Servidio is the Founder of Lemnos Marine Conservation. She has photographed throughout the world and her underwater free diving and photography in Lemnos for the last 25 years has both informed and inspired her to be a part of a community shared mission to protect the biodiversity of the Lemnos seas.
Peter Zaharatos
Co-Founder Lemnos Marine Conservation, LMC
Peter Zaharatos is the CoFounder of Lemnos Marine Conservation. He is a U.S. Architect and board member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in NYC, leading climate initiatives for the church.
Debra Apruzzese
Financial Administrator Lemnos Marine Conservation, LMC
Debra Apruzzese Lemnian Greek-American motivated to leave the world a better place. Her passion to restore and protect whole ecosystems is reflected in both her personal and professional life. www.linkedin.com/in/debraapruzzese
Anastasia Miliou
Scientific Director, of the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation
Anastasia is a Hydrobiologist and she is the Greek Ambassador in the EU for Sustainable Maritime Policy and an expert on marine conservation.
Dimitrios Tsouvalas
LMC Operations Consultant
Dimitri is a seasoned maritime professional and Shipping Consultant with extensive vessel operations experience and advanced credentials in shipping business management, safety, and environmental stewardship.
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