Anastasia

Tsirika

Laboratory Teaching Staff
Ph.D. Biologist
Short CV Presentation

Anastasia Tsirika received her first degree from the School of Sciences, Department of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)  in 1998, her Master degree in 2000 from the Department of Biology (AUTH)  (Postgraduate Study Program: Hydrobiology & Aquacultures) and her PhD in 2005 from the Department of Biology (AUTH)  (Scientific field: Marine Botany). Her postgraduate studies were focusing on the biology, taxonomy and ecology of marine algae as well as on the monitoring of benthic phytocommunities.

Her main activities include: writing proposals, reports, and scientific publications, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and participation in research projects relevant to water quality and bioindicators, taxonomy, distribution and seasonality of aquatic microalgae and macrophytes, mapping of benthic phytocommunities, cultivation of microalgae and macroalgae, management of protected areas, non destructive sampling of organisms.

In addition, she is well experienced in: experimental design, water resources management, development and implementation of monitoring protocols, monitoring of water quality and characterization of the ecological status, implementation of Habitats Directive regarding the coastal and marine habitat types, implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) via monitoring of phytoplankton and macrophytes,  management of water quality data and reporting, ecological analysis of communities, in situ identification of organisms, organisms and water sampling, etc.

School of Agriculture

Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment
School of Agriculture
Department of Animal Production
Laboratory of Fish and Fisheries

1. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Campus)
School of Agriculture
Department of Animal Production
Laboratory of Fish and Fisheries
2nd Floor

2. Farm of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

 

Collaboration with the students: Wednesday 11:00 – 13:00 and Friday 09:00 – 12:00 (Campus) & Monday,  Tuesday και Thursday: 09:00 – 13:00 (Farm)

2310998684, 2310991720

Studies
1994 - 1998

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

FACULTY OF SCIENCES / SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY

DEGREE IN BIOLOGY

1998 - 2000

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

FACULTY OF SCIENCES / SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME OF STUDIES, "HYDROBIOLOGY - AQUACULTURES"

2001 - 2005

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

FACULTY OF SCIENCES / SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY

PhD

Skills
Research Interests
1. Marine benthic biocommunities emphasizing on phytosociological analysis 2. Taxonomy of macroalgae 3. Assessment of water quality using bioindicators 4. Cultivation of macroalgae 5. Fisheries and environmental impacts, 6. Monitoring of biocommunities using traditional and innovative technologies (sampling, in situ non-destructive data collection, etc.), 7. Introduction of alien species into aquatic ecosystems (routes, impacts and management) 8. Diving tourism.

Anastasia

Tsirika

Laboratory Teaching Staff
Ph.D. Biologist
Short CV Presentation

Anastasia Tsirika received her first degree from the School of Sciences, Department of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)  in 1998, her Master degree in 2000 from the Department of Biology (AUTH)  (Postgraduate Study Program: Hydrobiology & Aquacultures) and her PhD in 2005 from the Department of Biology (AUTH)  (Scientific field: Marine Botany). Her postgraduate studies were focusing on the biology, taxonomy and ecology of marine algae as well as on the monitoring of benthic phytocommunities.

Her main activities include: writing proposals, reports, and scientific publications, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and participation in research projects relevant to water quality and bioindicators, taxonomy, distribution and seasonality of aquatic microalgae and macrophytes, mapping of benthic phytocommunities, cultivation of microalgae and macroalgae, management of protected areas, non destructive sampling of organisms.

In addition, she is well experienced in: experimental design, water resources management, development and implementation of monitoring protocols, monitoring of water quality and characterization of the ecological status, implementation of Habitats Directive regarding the coastal and marine habitat types, implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) via monitoring of phytoplankton and macrophytes,  management of water quality data and reporting, ecological analysis of communities, in situ identification of organisms, organisms and water sampling, etc.

Professional Experience
2000 - 2006

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki/Department of Studies

Laboratory staff in School of Biology

2000 - 2006

Freelance researcher

Biologist

2001 - 2002

Prefecture of Thessaloniki / Department of Fisheries

Icthyologist

2007 - 2014

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Private Law Employee with an Indefinite Term Contract

2014 - 2026

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Laboratory Teaching Staff

Courses
2014 - 2026

Fish and Fisheries (Undergraduate)

2014 - 2026

Aquacultures (Undergraduate)

2018 - 2026

Fish Nutrition (Undergraduate)

2012 - 2020

Phytobenthos (Postgraduate)

Publications
2025
Surface microplastics on Cymodocea nodosa and Ruppia maritima leaves: a study in Vravrona Wetland, Greece

Dorovinis G.D., Myloneli V., Tsirika A., Faulwetter S., Adamakis I.-D.S.

Journal Papers

2005
Use of SPOT 5 for mapping seagrasses: An application to Posidonia oceanica.

Pasqualini V., C. Pergent-Martini, G. Pergent, M. Agreil, G. Skoufas, L. Sourbes and A. Tsirika

Journal Papers

Projects

Identification and description of the habitat types in areas of interest for the conservation of nature

Biomonitoring of marine benthic biocommunities in the sublittoral zone of NE coasts of Thessaloniki (airport Macedonia area)

Monitoring of water quality

Monitoring of phytoplankton in Chimaditida and Zazari wetlands (Florina).

Monitoring of marine phytobenthos in the National Marine Park of Zakynthos

Monitoring of the harmful algal blooms in the marine area of Thessaloniki Prefecture

A survey of phytobenthos in Prokopos and Kotychi lagoons

Monitoring of the water quality in the marine area of Kalamitsi Preveza

Integrated multiple levels wetlands monitoring system using innovative technologies (WETMUST)

Definition and specialisation of common protocol and database for monitoring the quality and quantity of surface waters and the status of Strimonas river

Consultantancy of the support and operation of the Transboundary Cooperation Network for natural environment

Pilot cultivation of macroalgae for pharmaceutical and agricultural use

Monitoring of biotic and abiotic factors in Lake Koronia

Development and implementation of tools for integrated management of coastal zone in Thermaikos Gulf

Management plan for the priority habitat type 1120* (Posidonia beds) and the other marine habitat types

Actions for the conservation of coastal habitat types and of avifauna in Natura 2000 sites

Design and production of audiovisual material for the National Marine Park of Zakynthos

Diving Tourism – Lasithi region

Fostering the use of low temperature geothermal sources through the development of operational exploitation guidelines and green energy solutions of enterprising

Tourism in Synergy with Energy Efficiency: Creating Eco-Sustainable Tourism Destinations

Monitoring and assessment of the conservation status of Community interest habitat types in the area of Evros Delta

Coastal water quality in the area of Chalkidiki mines, based on the biological quality elements of macroalgae and angiosperms

IUCN_Technical report on the known measures of i) preventing intentional and unintentional introductions, ii) surveillance measures to support early detection, iii) rapid eradication, and iv) management/control for Rugulopteryx okamurae’

POSBEMED 2 - Governance and management of Posidonia beach- dune systems across the Mediterranean