CV_Zogaris Stamatis - Hellenic Centre for Marine Research

Stamatis Zogaris, B.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Revised March 2011
Personal information
Office address: Hellenic Center for Marine Research, 46,7 km Athinon-Souniou, Anavissos Attiki, GR-19013, Greece.
Telephone: +30 2291 0 76393 Mobile: +30 693 2000010
Fax: +30 2291 0 76419
E-mail: zogaris@ath.hcmr.gr
Nationality:
Date of birth:
Greek, Canadian
23rd March 1970 (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Family: Married with one son (b. 1997)
Personal skills and competences
Languages
Mother tongues: Greek and English
Understanding Speaking Writing
Italian Basic Scant None
French Scant None None
German Scant Scant None
Education and training
Formal Higher Education
Bachelor (B.A.) in Geography (major) and Biological Sciences (minor); Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (April 1995).
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Ecology –Theory and Techniques. Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Biological Sciences, University of
Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom. Thesis title: “Wetland Birds at Amvrakikos (Greece): Habitat use assessment for monitoring threatened species”
121 p. (Sept 2001).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, University of Ioannina, Greece. Thesis title: “Contribution to a
biotic classification of the rivers of Greece based on ichthyofauna and riparian vegetation”. 422 p. (Jan. 2009).
Other Training
Martial Arts – various forms (Canada, UK, Greece).
St. John’s First Aid Certificate. «Safety Oriented First Aid” (St. John Ambulance, Vancouver, Canada, 2/1996).
Neuro-Linguistic Programming- NLP Basic Certificate (12 hours seminar). Hellenic Institute for NLP (March 2005)
Bio-Engineering Seminar for Mediterranean Rivers (23 hours seminar). Bioingeniería en ambito fluvial Mediterráneo. Asociación Espanola de
Ingeniería del Paisaje. Valencia, Spain (February 27-29. 2008).
SCIENTIFIC IDENTITY
Professional Scientific Experience (the last 5 years)
2002-2011. Geographer-Biologist, Institute of Inland Waters, Hellenic Center for Marine Research (General Secretariat for Research and
Technology, Ministry of Education, Life-long learning and Religious Affairs,)[url: www.hcmr.gr., www.rivernet.gr]
2005-2011. Lecturer in Environmental Science, College Year in Athens, International Center for Hellenic and Mediterranean Studies (DIKEMES)
(Study Abroad Programme, Athens Campus). [url: www.cyathens.org,]
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Participation in Major Research Projects (since 2002)
Dates; Title of the project; Participants; Name of the Programme Funding; Position held by S.Zogaris (here in descending chronological order).
1. 2011-2012. Specialized consultancy services for the assessment of fish assemblages in Cyprus Rivers – Implementation of
the European Union Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC. Participants: IIW HCMR; Superior Institute of Agronomy,
Technical University of Lisbon. Funding: Water Development Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and
Environment, Republic of Cyprus (Contract TAY-WDD 97/2007). Position: Scientific Coordinator.
2. 2011-2012. Ecological Monitoring of Lake Koumoundourou, Aspropyrgos, Attiki, Greece. Participants: IIW HCMR. Funding:
Ellinika Petrelaia (Hellenic Petroleum). Position: Participation in Research team. [www.lake-koumoundourou.gr]
3. 2010-2011. Biodiversity wetland inventory of Attiki Water Management District. Participants: IIW HCMR and Hellenic
Ornithological Society. Funding: Hellenic Ornithological Society. Position: Scientific Coordinator.
4. 2009-2011. Management of the Pafos Forest Reserve, Cyprus. Monitoring scheme development (Aquila fasciata & Parus ater
cypriotes) and aquatic fauna inventory. Funding: EEA Grant and the Republic of Cyprus. Participants: S. Gatzogiannis,
SYSTADA, Kalisto. Position: Participation in the research group. [http://www.pafosforest.eu]
5. 2009-2010. Consulting services for the application of articles 11,13 and 15 of the European Union Water Framework Directive
(2000/60/EC) in the Republic of Cyprus. River Basin Management Pre-plan (Contract TAY-WDD 97/2007).
Participants:Consortium of G. Karavokyris and Associate Consultant Engineers SA and P.S. Kaimaki. Water Development
Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment. Funding: Karavokyris and Associate Consultant
Engineers SA to HCMR. Position: Participant in research team/ coordinator of HCMR’s contribution.
6. 2009. Consulting services for the evaluation of surface waters monitoring results within the framework of Article 8 the
European Union Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EK) in the Republic of Cyprus (Contract TAY-WDD 54/2009).
Participants: Consortium of G. Karavokyris and Associate Consultant Engineers SA and P.S. Kaimaki. Water Development
Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment. Position: Participant in research team.
7. 2008-2009. Ecological monitoring of Schinias-Marathon National Park (Attiki Greece). Participants: HCMR. (headed by
Institute of Oceanography), Schinias-Marathon Management Body. Funding: Schinias-Marathon National Park / Ministry of
Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works. Position: Participation as coordinator of ornithological and aquatic
vertebrate surveying.
8. 2008-2009. Monitoring network for ecological quality of inland, transitional and coastal waters: evaluation/classification of
ecological status. Project for the European Union Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EK) Implementation in Greece.
Participants: IIW HCMR and Greek Wetland Biotope Center (EKBY). Funding: Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Planning and
Public Works, Central Water Service. Position: Participant in fish-based assessment applications and review of assessment
process for rivers.
9. 2008-2011. “Mediterranean Intermittent River ManAGEment (MIRAGE)”. Participants: IIW HCMR and other 16 Institutions
from 9 countries, Funding: .U. - DG Energy & Environment (50%) and General Secretariat for Research & Technology (50%).
Position: Participant in research team. [http://www.mirage-project.eu]
10. 2005–2008. “Environmentally friendly technologies for rural development (ENVI-FRIENDLY)" in the Evrotas River Basin
(LIFE05 ENV GR/0000245). Participants: IIW HCMR, Technical University of Crete (coordinator) and National Centre for
Social Research, Funding: .U. - LIFE ENVIRONMENT. Position: Participant in research team. [www.envifriendly.tuc.gr]
11. 2006 - 2008, Study of the ichthyofauna and recommendations for its conservation at the development area of the Ilariona
hydroelectric dam (Aliakmon River Valley, Western Macedonia). Participants: IIW HCMR, Uwe Dussling Büro "Gewässer &
Fisch"; Funding: D. (Public Power Corporation). Position: Deputy Scientific Coordinator.
12. 2006 – 2008. Study of the ichthyofauna and recommendations for its conservation at the development area of the
hydroelectric dam Skopos -Papadia, Florina Prefecture (Axios River, Western Macedonia). Participants: IIW HCMR, Funding:
. (Public Power Corporation). Position: Participation in the research group.
13. 2006 – 2008. Scientific Cooperation and Technology Transfer for the Development of a Fish-based Assessment Method of
Surface Waters Ecological Status in the frame of the R&T Cooperation of Greece – Montenegro (), Participants: IIW
HCMR & University of Montenegro, Funding: Ministry for Development, General Secretariat for Research & Technology.
Position: Participation in the research group.
14. 2005 – 2006. Rapid assessment of the conservation status of fish Valencia letourneuxi, the Greek Killifish, Participants: IIW
HCMR & Zoological Society of London, Funding: European Union of Aquarium Curators. Position: Participation in the research
design and field surveys.
15. 2005-2007. Freshwater Ecoregions of the World. Participants: WWF-USA / expert specialists. Funding: WWF-USA. Position:
Participation as volunteer contributor to Eurasian freshwater ecoregion delineations. [http://www.feow.org/contributors.php]
16. 2005 – 2007. Establishment of a multi-parametric ichthyological index for the assessment of the ecological status of upland
streams and rivers, Participants: IIW HCMR, Uwe Dussling Büro "Gewässer & Fisch". Funding: Ministry of Development.
Position: Deputy Scientific Coordinator.
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17. 2006-2007. Biodiversity in the the Tzoumerka –Peristeri Protected Area. Participants: University of Ioannina, Department of
Environmental and Natural Resources (Headed by Prof. P. Dimopoulos). Funding: E.U. Third Structural Funds to the Ministry
of Education and Religious Affairs (): Project Pythagoras II. Position: Participation in ichthyological research.
18. 2005 – 2007. RIPIDURABLE – Gestion durable de ripisylves (INTERREG C Sud - 3S0125l), Participants: IIW HCMR,
Municipalite de Alpiarca (Portugal) & 8 partners from Portugal, Greece, France and Spain. Funding: European Union FEDER
& Hellenic Government GSRT. Position: Deputy Scientific Coordinator for HCMR and member of Steering Committee.
[www.ripidurable.eu]
19. 2005. Monitoring guide for habitat types and plant species in the Natura 2000 sites of Greece and management institutions.
Participants: University of Ioannina. Funding: ETERPS, Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public
Works (General Dept. of Planning and Public Works, Communications Department). Position: Member of University of
Ioannina research team (product publication: Dimopoulos et al. (2005). Monitoring guide for habitat types and plant species in
the Natura 2000 sites of Greece and management institutions. ISBN: 960-233-168-2).
20. 2003 – 2004. Collection and assessment of ecological data from rivers and lakes for the implementation of the EU Water
Framework Directive 2000/60, Participants IIW HCMR, Funding: Ministry of Development. Position: Participation in the
research group (Ichthyological research under Dr. A.N. Economou).
21. 2002-2005. “Evaluation and improvement of water quality models for application to temporary waters in Southern European
catchments (tempQsim)”, Participants: IIW HCMR and other 12 E.U. partners from 9 countries, Funding: E.U. – DG Energy &
Environment (50%) and General Secretariat for Research & Technology (50%). Position: Research participant in field
research. [http://www.tempqsim.net]
22. 2002-2004. Development, Evaluation and Implementation of a Standardized fish-based assessment method for the ecological
status of European rivers. A contribution to the Water Framework Directive - FAME. [EVK1-2001-00055], Participants: I.I.W.
(H.C.M.R.) & 23 Institutes from 11 European countries, Funding: U & GSRT, Position: Database management; responsible
for database management on behalf of HCMR. [http://fame.boku.ac.at]
23. 2002-2003. “Standardisation of river classifications: Framework method for calibrating different biological survey results
against ecological quality classifications to be developed for the Water Framework Directive (STAR)”, Participants IIW HCMR
and other 16 partners from 11 European countries, Funding: .U. - DG Energy & Environment (50%) and General Secretariat
for Research & Technology (50%), Position: Participation in icthyological sampling development. [www.eu-star.at]
24. 2002. Conservation Measures for the endangered fish Ladigesocypris ghigii* Life-Nature Gizani. Participants: IIW HCMR,
Funding: .U. - LIFE NATURE 98 (75%), Ministry of Environment Physical Planning & Public Works (8,6%) and HCMR.
(16,4%). Position: Cartographic support for protected-area delineations on Rhodes. [www.life-gizani.gr]
25. 2000 – 2003. “Conservation Management of Amvrakikos Wetlands“(LIFE99/006475), Participants: Oikos Nature
Management Ltd; IIW HCMR, Funding: . Research work included among many other tasks survey of freshwater
fishes in the Louros river (with A.N. Economou & P. Miller). Position: Proposal development, coordinator of monitoring and
restoration actions (riparian zone restoration, reed bed re-flooding, woodland planting).
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Participation in Committees Conference and Workshops (selection since 1990)
• International Wilderness Mapping Conference. WCWC Wild Campaign/ University of Hawaii, Honolulu. June 17-23 1990.
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA. [http://wczope.emergence.com:8080/WildernessCommittee_Org/campaigns/historic/WILD/reports/Vol10No06/categories]
• International workshop on the White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) conservation. Hellenic Ornithological Society,
BirdLife International, Vogelbescherming Nederland. March 2000. Porto Lagos, Greece. (Invited Speaker).
• International Ecotourism Conference. Preliminary conference work for the International Year of Ecotourism 2002. Greek
National Tourism Organisation/ Hellenic Ministry of Development November 1-3 2001. Hellexpo, Thessaloniki. (Invited Speaker).
• Life-Nature Workshop for Freshwater Wetland Restoration at Amvrakikos Gulf. 17-19 December 2001. Salaora Nature
Information Center (Amvrakikos Gulf, Arta, Greece). . (Chief meeting organizer).
• International workshop on the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) and Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) conservation.
Salaora Nature Information Center (Amvrakikos Gulf, Arta, Greece). . (Chief meeting organizer).
• Fish-Based Ecological Assessment of European Rivers. FAME 6th Framework Meetings (representing HCMR): Attended
workshop meetings held in Sweden, Poland, Portugal, England, Greece. (2002-2006). (Participant in Organizing Committee of
workshop in Rhodes).
• Workshop co-organized by CRES and HCMR on the subject “Development, Evaluation and Implementation of a Standardized
fish-based assessment method for the ecological status of European rivers - The FAME project and the application of the Water
Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) in Greece”. Center for Renewable Energy Resources, Pikermi, Greece. (2004 June 25th).
• RIPIDURABLE INTERREG IIIC-Sud Meetings (representing HCMR): Portugal, Spain, France, (2005-2007). Organizing
committee of workshop in Athens (Greek Steering Committee representative/ Chief meeting organizer (Athens)).
• Aquatic alien species and the Water Framework Directive: a workshop organized by the WFD UK Technical Advisory Group.
Scotland Europa, Brussels 8-9 March 2006 (Participation with the submission of a position statement).
• 52nd International Symposium of the International Association for Vegetation Science: May 30th to June 4th 2009, Chania
Crete. (Organizing committee member/ field trip co-leader).
• National steering committee meeting of “Smart Resilience Technology, Systems and Tools “SMARTeST” FP 7 Project. Nov.
26 th 2010. Athens.
• Pan-Cyprian conference on the public participatory process results regarding the Cyprus water management pre-plan, Water
Development Department, Dec. 1. 2010. Nicosia, Cyprus.
• Workshop for the investigation of new marine Natura 2000 sites in Greece. Hellenic Ministry of the Environment, Energy and
Climate Change. Dec. 13. 2010. HCMR, Anavissos, Greece.
• European Union Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EK) Intercallibration exercise – IC of fish in rivers. Participants: I.I.W.
(H.C.M.R.) and member-state representatives of the European Union. Participant at 10 th meeting, Bratislava 1-3 rd February 2011.
Reviewer for International Scientific Periodicals
- Mediterranean Marine Science
- Water and Policy Journal
- Virginia Journal of Science
Consultant or participant in large-scale resource and conservation-relevant projects
1999-2000. Master Plan Development for the Protected Areas of Greece. Oikos Ltd. & Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning
and Public Works.
2005 – 2007. Member of supervising committee for the administrative studies “Development of systems and tools for the management of
water resources in the Water Districts of Greece”, Ministry of Development, Athens.
2008-2011. Member of South-Atlantic/Mediterranean Intercallibration Group of the EU Water Framework Directive (River - Fish GIG).
Period 2008-2011.
2010. Coordination of check-list of protected species of Greece according to the demands of the “Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC. “Natura
2000 Committee” of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change.
Research Publications
Research papers in peer-reviewed journals
1. Zogaris, S. (1999). Breeding birds as indicators for habitat conservation in Southern Evvoia, Greece. Contributions to the
Zoogeography and Ecology of the Eastern Mediterranean Region (Athens University / Hellenic Zoological Society). 1: 171-177.
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Books
2. Papakonstantinou, C., Kardakari, N., Zogaris, S., Roussopoulos, J., Tsiakiris, R. (1999). A first insight on breeding and migratory
passerine avifauna of the Northern Dodecanese Archipelago: Preliminary results of the 1995 HOS Expedition. Contributions to the
Zoogeography and Ecology of the Eastern Mediterranean Region (Athens University / Hellenic Zoological Society). 1:153-160.
3. Goutner, V., Portolou, D., Papakonstantinou, K., Tsiakiris, R., Pavlidis, A., Zogaris, S., Kominos, T., Galanaki, A., Oro, D. 2000. Nest
site selection in Audouin's gull (Larus audouinii) on the Greek islands. Waterbirds. 23: 74-83.
4. Alivizatos, Ch., Papandropoulos, D., & Zogaris, S. 2004. Winter diet of the Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga) in the Amvrakikos
Wetlands, Greece. Journal of Raptor Research, 38 (4): 371-374.
5. Alivizatos, H., Goutner, V. and Zogaris, S. 2005. Contribution to the study of the diet of four owl species (Aves, Strigiformes) from
mainland and island areas of Greece. Belgian Journal of Zoology, 135 (2) : 109-118.
6. Ferreira T., Oliveira J., Caiola N., Sostoa A. DE, Casals F. Cortez, R. Economou A.N., Zogaris S., Garcia-Jalon D., Ilheu, M.,
Martinez Capel, F. Pont D., Rogers C. & Prenda J. (2007). Ecological traits of fish assemblages from Mediterranean Europe and their
responses to human disturbance. Fisheries Management and Ecology, 14: 473- 481.
7. Economou A.N., Giakoumi S., Vardakas L., Barbieri R., Stoumboudi M. & Zogaris S. (2007). The freshwater ichthyofauna of Greece:
an update based on a hydrographic basin survey. Mediterranean Marine Science, 8(1): 91-168.
8. Zogaris S., Y. Chatzinikolaou & P. Dimopoulos (2008). Riparian woodland flora in upland rivers of Western Greece. Mediterranean
Marine Science, 9 (2): 87-103.
9. Zogaris S., A. Economou & P. Dimopoulos (2009). Ecoregions in the Southern Balkans: should they be revised? Environmental
Management, 43: 682-697.
10. Zogaris S., Chatzinikolaou Y. & P. Dimopoulos (2009). Assessing environmental degradation of montane riparian zones in Greece.
Journal of Environmental Biology, 30(5), 719-726
11. Zenetos, A., Pancucci-Papadopoulou, M.A., Zogaris, S., Papastergiadou E., Vardakas, A, L. Aligizaki, K., & Economou, A.N. (2009).
Aquatic alien species in Greece (2009): Tracking sources, patterns and effects on the ecosystem. Journal of Biological Research -
Thessaloniki 12: 135 – 172.
12. Kalogianni, E., Giakoumi, S. Zogaris S., Chatzinikolaou, Y., Zimmerman, B. & Economou, A.N. (2009). Current distribution and
ecology of the critically endangered Valencia letourneuxi in Greece. Biologia Bratislava (Section Zoology), 65/1:128-139.
13. Zogaris, S. & Dussling, U. (2010). On the occurance of Pteromylaeus bovinus (Geoffroy St-Hilaire, 1817) in the Amvrakikos Gulf.
Mediterranean Marine Science: 11/1:177-184.
14. Bergmeier, E., Dimopoulos, P. & Zogaris, S. (2010). Retama retam (Forssk.)Web. In Greuter, W. & Raus, T.(eds). Med-Checklist
Notulae 29. Willdenowia 40:197.
15. Chatzinikolaou, G., Ntemiri, K., & Zogaris, S. (2011). River riparian zone assessment using a rapid site-based index in Greece.
Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 20(2).296-302.
16. Skoulikidis, N. T., Vardakas, L., Karaouzas, I. Economou, A.N., Dimitriou, E., & Zogaris, S. (2011). Assessing water stress in a
Mediterranean lotic system: insights from an artificially intermittent river in Greece. Aquatic Sciences.
17. Vanhove, M.P.M., Kovacic, M., Koutsikos, N.E., Zogaris, S., Vardakas, L.E., Huyse, T., & Economou A.N. (2011). First record of a
landlocked population of marine Millerigobius macrocephalus (Perciformes: Gobiidae): observations from a unique spring-fed karstic
lake (Lake Vouliagmeni, Greece) and phylogenetic positioning. Zoologischer Anzeiger.
18. Vanhove, M.P.M., Economou, A.N., Zogaris, S., Giakoumi, S., Kalogianni, E., Volckaert, F.A.M., & Huyse, T. (In Review).
Mitochondrial phylogeny of freshwater sand gobies confirms ichthyogeographical boundaries in the southern Balkans. Submitted to of
Zoological Journal of the Linean Society.
1. Rigas, Y., Petrou, N., & Zogaris, S. (2003). Amvrakikos - Nowhere else on Earth. Athens, Press. 101 p. [In Greek and English
Editions]. English Edition ISBN 960-7895-34-7
2. Vlami, V., Zogaris S., & Dimopoulos P. (2003). The Oak Wood of Xeromero (Aetoloakarnania, Greece). University of Ioannina,
Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management Publication. Hellenic Ministry of the Enviornment, Planning and
Public Works 71 p. [In Greek with English Summary and check-lists]. ISBN 960-223-142-9
3. Zogaris, S., Papandropoulos, D., Alivizatos, Ch., Rigas, Y., Hatzirvasanis, V., & Kardakari, N. (2003). Threatened birds of the
Amvrakikos. Athens, press. 108 p. [In Greek and with extended English summary and check-lists]. ISBN: 960-7895-42-8
4. Zogaris, S., Hatzirvassanis, V., Economou, A.N., Chatzinikolaou, Y., Giakoumi, S., & P. Dimopoulos (2007). Riparian Zones in
Greece: protecting riverside oases. Hellenic Center for Marine Research, Special Edition; 96 pp. [In Greek with English Summary].
ISBN:978-960-98054-2-1
Book Chapters
1. Zogaris, S. (1999). Management of artificial water features for avifauna. In the Book: “Guide to managing birds and their habitats”
D.Hatzilacos (Ed.). Pp.238-251. Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works [In Greek]. ISBN 960-85597-9-
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2. Zogaris, S. (1999). Habitat restoration for avifauna. In the Book: “Guide to managing birds and their habitats” D.Hatzilacos (Ed.). Pp.
252- 262, Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works [In Greek]. ISBN 960-85597-9-0
3. Zogaris, S. & Handrinos, G. (2003). The status of the Ferruginous duck in Greece and a trial habitat use assessment at its national
stronghold. In: Petkov, N., Hughes B. & Gallo-Orsi U. (eds). Ferruginous Duck: from research to conservation. Sofia, Bulgaria. BSPB
Conservation Series, no 6. Pp 67-71.
4. Zogaris, S., Kardakari, N., Rigas, I., & Arapis, Th. (2006). Reedbed restoration at Amvrakikos, Greece (Case-study 7.7). In: The
bittern in Europe: A guide to species and habitat management. White, G., Purps, J & Alsbury, S. (eds.). RSPB, LIPO, The
Brandenburg State Office of the Environment. Pp. 131-133 & Appendix I p.173. ISBN: 1-901930-79-3
5. Zogaris, S. (2008). Ichthyofauna. In: Biodiversity of the Tzoumerka-Peristeri Protected Area. Dimopoulos, P & Kati, V. (eds).
University of Ioannina, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Management. Project. Press.
Pp.139-172. [In Greek with English check-lists]. ISBN: 978-960-930948-6
6. Dimopoulos, P. & Zogaris, S. (2008). Vegetation and flora of riparian zones. In “Sustainable Riparian Zones: A Management Guide
(eds: D.Arizpe, A.Mendes, & J.Rabaca). Pp. 66-82. Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain. [In Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, French
and English Editions]. English Edition ISBN:978-84-482-4967-0.
7. Zogaris, S., Bjorkland, R., Bjorkland, R.H., Chatzinikolaou, Y., Giakoumi, S., Economou, A.N., & P.Dimopoulos. (2008). Rapid
assessment protocols for monitoring in riparian zones. In “Sustainable Riparian Zones: A Management Guide (eds: D.Arizpe,
A.Mendes, & J.Rabaca). Pp. 127-141. Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain. [In Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, French and English
Editions]. English Edition ISBN: 978-84-482-4967-0.
8. Zogaris,S., Hatzirvassanis, V., Loi, I., & Vlamis-Gardikas, A. (2008). Several landowners in a protected area: riparian woodland at
Amvrakikos. In “Sustainable Riparian Zones: A Management Guide (eds: D.Arizpe, A.Mendes, & J.Rabaca). Pp. 251-267.
Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain. [In Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, French and English Editions]. English Edition ISBN:978-84-
482-4967-0.
9. Skoulikidis, ., A.N. Economou, K.C. Gritzalis & Zogaris, S. 2009. Rivers of the Balkans, In: Rivers of Europe (eds: K. Tockner, U.
Uehlinger, & C.T. Robinson). pp. 421-466. Elsevier Academic Press, Amsterdam. ISBN:978-0-12-369449-2
10. Zogaris, S., Vardakas, L., Economou, A.N. & Economidis, P.S. (2009). A preliminary list of fishes of the Dadia – Lefkimi – Soufli
Forest National Park. In: Catsadorakis, G. & Kallander, H (eds), The Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park, Greece: Biodiversity,
Management, and Conservation. WWF-Greece, Athens, pp. 135-137. ISBN: 978-960-7506-10-8.
11. Red Data Book of Threatened Animals of Greece (eds: A. Legakis & P. Maragou,) Hellenic Zoological Society (2009) ISBN: 978-960-
85298-8-5 // Contributor for the following species accounts [In Greek with English summary]:
Zogaris, S. & Economou A.N. West Balkan Trout, Salmo fariodes pp.141-143.
Zogaris, S. & Vlamis, A. Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris, pp. 259-261.
Zogaris, S. & Vlamis A. Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca pp. 287-288.
Alivizatos, Ch., Handrinos, G., Bourdakis, ., Xirouchakis, S., & Zogaris, S. Bonelli’s Eagle Aquila fasciata, pp. 303-304.
Major Scientific & Environmental Reports (selection of submitted and published studies)
1. Western Canada Wilderness Committee. (1988). Maplewood Flats: reasons for protection and enhancement. Western Canada
Wilderness Committee (compiled by Zogaris, S., & Lay,K.). 21 pp.
2. Hellenic Ornithological Society. (1989). Proposal for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of the Karystos Plain Wetland as a
nature park. (Compilers: Ph. Dragoumis & S. Zogaris). Presented to the Municipality of Karystos. 21 pp.
3. Zogaris, S. (1989). Maplewood Flats Upland and Basin: wildlife habitat significance. Western Canada Wilderness Committee &
Vancouver Natural History Society. 29 pp.
4. Zogaris, S., Tsakona, G., Bousbouras, D., Bourdakis, S., & Vassilakis, K. (1992). The creation of a Nature Park at the Delta of the
Ilisos river: an alternative proposal for the restoration of the estuary. Hellenic Ornithological Society, 38 pp.
5. Zogaris S. (1993). Burke-Pinecone Protected Areas Strategy Region, British Columbia. A floral and faunal inventory report.
(Coordinator: Thomas Plath). British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks / BC Environment Lower Mainland Region.
114 pp.
6. Zogaris S. (1995). Summary report of wetland monitoring during 1995 for the following areas: (Kalloni Bay Wetlands, Lesvos; Dipi
Larsos Wetland, Lesvos; Alyki and Chortarolimni Lagoons, Limnos; and Alyki Choras, Naxos). Greek Wetland Biotope Center
(EKBY) / Hellenic Ornithological Society. [In Greek].
7. Papaconstantinou, K. Oikonomidou, E., Bousbouras, D., Kardakari, N., Zogaris, S., Tsiakiris, R., Roussopoulos, Y. (1995). Ecological
Research in the Northern Dodecanese Islands. Hellenic Ornithological Society/ Molnlycke Hellas . [In Greek]. ISBN: 960-855970-
2-3.
8. Zogaris, S., Vlami, S., & Proponas, N. (1996). Alyki Choras Lagoon, Naxos: preliminary study for site evaluation and environmental
management. Hellenic Ornithological Society / Municipality of Agios Arsenios, Naxos. 88 pp. [In Greek].
9. Zogaris, S. (1997). The avifauna of the Northern Pindus: a preliminary study aiming for the protection of the natural environment.
Unpublished report (from a contribution to the Specific Environmental Study). 34 pp. [In Greek].
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10. Vlami, V. & Zogaris, S. (1997). Ecotourism development on Skopelos: trail and pathway study. Municipality of Skopelos, 138 Pp. [In
Greek].
11. Zogaris, S., Alivizatos, Ch., Roussopoulos, I., & Vlami, V. (1998). Ornithological study of Koskina Area (Lake Dystos), Prasino
Community, Euboea. Study for the impact assessment of a proposed windfarm of 16 turbines (10,56 MW). TERNA ENERGY A.E. /
Oikos Ltd. [In Greek].
12. Zogaris, S., Kazoglou, I., Rigas, I., & Vrettou, E (2000). Pilot management actions in reed-swamp through the re-introduction of
Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) at the Amvrakikos Gulf. Life-Nature 99 “Conservation Management of Amvrakikos Wetlands”.
Life99NAT/GR/006475). Oikos Ltd. / Development Agency of Amvrakikos (ETANAM S.A). 38 pp. & Appendix. [In Greek].
13. Zogaris, S., Pergantis, Ph., Papandropoulos, D., Vrettou, E., Arapis, Th., Aslanidis, N., Tsaganis, G., Roussopoulos, I., Schogolev, I.,
Hatzirvassanis, V., & Chatzilakos, D. (2000). Construction of artificial islets for endangered birds in Western Avleri, Tsoukalio Lagoon,
Amvrakikos Gulf. Environmental Study and engineering specifications within the framework of Life-Nature 99 “Conservation
Management of Amvrakikos Wetlands”. Life99NAT/GR/006475). Oikos Ltd. / Development Agency of Amvrakikos (ETANAM S.A). 25
pp. & Appendix. [In Greek].
14. Grieve, A., & Zogaris, S. (2001). Ecological restoration of Rodia Marsh, Amvrakikos Gulf, Greece: investigating potential pathways to
restoration. Life-Nature 99 “Conservation Management of Amvrakikos Wetlands”. Life99NAT/GR/006475). Development Agency of
Amvrakikos (ETANAM S.A) / Oikos Ltd.. 30 Pp.
15. Vlami, V., Varvaresos, S., Zogaris S., Vrettou, E., Pappas, E., & Arapis, Th. (2001). Ecotourism pathways in the Amvrakikos.
Development Agency of Amvrakikos (ETANAM S.A) / Oikos Ltd.. 145 pp and Appendix. [In Greek].
16. Zogaris, S., & Vlami, V. (2002). The riverside lake of Arta- Natural Park of Arachthos. The design of a riparian nature park in the city
of Arta. Municipality of Arta / Hellenic Ornithological Society. 37 pp. [In Greek].
17. Zogaris, S. & Vlami,V. (2003). Ornithological study of the island of Kassos. Potential impacts of a wind farm development (two
turbines 1.32 MW). Aeiforiki Dodekanissou S.A.. 52 pp & Appendix. [In Greek].
18. Economou, A.N, Zogaris, S.,Giakoumi, S., Barbieri, R. & Petridis, D., (2003). Developing a biotic river typology and defining
reference conditions in the rivers of Greece: a spatially-based approach. EESD Project: Development, evaluation &
implementation of a standardized fish-based assessment method for the ecological status of European rivers (FAME). Work Package
6; 35 pp.
19. Economou, A.N., Zogaris, S., Kalogianni, E., Barbieri, R., Stoumboudi, M.Th., & Giakoumi, S. (2006). Evaluation of the ichthyological
bibliography for rivers and lakes in Greece: support for the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD 2000/60/EC).
Hellenic Ministry of Development. Ichthyological account available at: http://www.ypan.gr/docs/d.pdf [In Greek].
20. Economou, A.N., Zogaris, S., Chatzinikolaou, Y., Tachos, V.,Giakoumi, S., Kommatas, D., Koutsikos, N., Vardakas, L., Blasel, K. &
Dussling, U., (2007). Development of an ichthyological multimetric index for ecological status assessment of Greek mountain streams
and rivers. Technical Report. Hellenic Center for Marine Research – Institute of Inland Waters / Hellenic Ministry for Development.
Main Document: 166 pp. Appendices: 189 pp. [In Greek]. ISBN: 978-960-98054-0-7
21. Zogaris, S., Alivizatos, Ch., Wooseas, V., & Papandropoulos, D. (2008). Ornithological Monitoring at Amvrakikos - 2008. ETANAM /
Amvrakikos National Park Management Body. Unpublished Report for ETANAM AE. 76 pp. [In Greek]
22. Skoulikidis, ., Economou, A.N., Karaouzas, I., Vardakas, L., Gritzalis, K., Zogaris, S., Dimitriou, E., & Tachos,V. (2008).
Hydrological and biogeochemical monitoring in the Evrotas Basin. Life05 ENV/GR/000245 “Environment-friendly technologies for
rural development. HCMR [In Greek]. ISBN:978-84-482-4967-0.
23. Economou, A.N., Zogaris, S., Chatzinikolaou, Y., Giakoumi, S Tachos, V.,. Vardakas, L., Skoulikidis, N., Dimitriou, E., Moussoulis,
E., & Economou, E. (2009). Ichthyological study and conservation proposals within the Ilarionas Hydro-electric Dam Project
(Aliakmon River, Greece). Public Power Corporation/ Hellenic Center for Marine Research– Institute of Inland Waters. Technical
Report, 278 pp. [In Greek].
24. Zogaris, S. & Stavrakas, E. (2009). Ornithological report for the evaluation of the site “GR 113 Mount Ochi and surrounding area
(Euboea)” as a Special Protection Area. 41 pp. & Appendices. Presented with: Dimalexis A., Bousbouras D., Kastritis
T.,Manolopoulos A. & Saravia V. (editors). Final project report for the evaluation of 69 Important Bird Areas as Special Protection
Areas (SPAs). Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works, Athens. [In Greek].
25. Karavokyris, I., Kaimaki, S., Papanikos, I., Orphanidis, S., Charalambous, A., Katsiri-Kouzeli, A., Goubatsou, E., Pantelidis, Th.,
Kalodoukas,D., Andriotis,. Kotronarou, A.,Panagiotidis, P., Zogaris, S., Toumazis, A., Malatestos, N., Passiou, K. Chatziopoulos, E.
(2010). Consulting services for the application of Articles 11,13 and 15 of the European Union Water Framework Directive
(2000/60/EK) in Cyprus. Contract TAY-WDD 97/2007. River Basin Management Pre-plan. Water Development Department. 269 Pp.
[In Greek].
26. Gatzogiannis, S., Palaskas, D., Tsiaras, D., Konstantinides, P., Tsiourlis, G., Kassioumis, ., Theofanous, S., Sfouggaris, .,
Georgiakakis, P., Poirazides, ., Zogaris, S., Loubourdis, . and Kalapanida, . (2010). Management Plan of the Pafos Forest –
Part A. Edition of the Project “Preparation of an Integrated Management Plan for the Pafos Forest”. February 2010. Department of
Forests, Republic of Cyprus. Nicosia. 188 pages. [In Greek].
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27. Poirazidis, K., Zogaris, S. (2010). Monitoring Plan for Bonelli’s Eagle (Aquila fasciata). Part of the Project: “Preparation of an
Integrated Management Plan for the Pafos Forest”. Contractor: D.Tsiaras – D.Palaskas - “KALLISTO”. Assigned by Department of
Forest, Cyprus. Department of Forests, Republic of Cyprus. Nicosia. Pg. 41. [In Greek].
28. Poirazidis, K., Zogaris, S. (2010). Monitoring Plan for the Cyprus Coal Tit Parus ater cypriotes. Part of the Project: “Preparation of an
Integrated Management Plan for the Pafos Forest”. Contractor: D.Tsiaras – D.Palaskas - “KALLISTO”. Assigned by Department of
Forest, Cyprus. Department of Forests, Republic of Cyprus. Nicosia. [In Greek].
29. Dimitriou E., Moussoulis E., Mentzafou A., Gritzalis K., Zogaris S., Koutsikos, N., Karaouzas I., Tzortziou M., Zeri Ch., Colombari E.,
Markogianni V. and Fotopoulou A., (2010). ‘Environmental status assessment for the Evros river basin’. Final Technical Report, IIW-
HCMR. [In Greek].
30. Kastritis, Th., Kaniatsas, E., Manolopoulos, A., Zogaris, S. (In Progress). Alyki Loutsa Lagoon: wetland conservation proposal.
Hellenic Ornithological Society / Hellenic Center for Marine Research- Institute of Inland Waters. [In Greek].
‣ Contributor to Specific Environmental Studies [.1650/1986] commissioned by or directed to
the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works and other government agencies for the creation/management
for the following proposed protected areas:
1) Northern Pindos / Epirus, Western Macedonia (Environplan Ltd, Oikos Ltd.1996,2002)
2) Northern Dodekanisos / Dodecanese (Hellenic Ornithological Society 1996)
3) Dimosaris Gorge, Mount Ochi, Kampos Karystou / Euboea (Oikos Ltd.1997)
4) Pelion, Northern Sporades Islands/ Magnisia (Anna Gatzelia 1997)
5) Tilos Island and sourrounding islets / Dodecanese (Oikos Ltd. 2000)
6) Kandili- Kerasia Petrified Forest / Euboea (Oikos Ltd. 2000)
7) Megalo & Mikro Seitani / Samos (Oikos Ltd. 2000)
8) Amvrakikos Gulf / Epiurs, Aitoloakarnania (Oikos EPE, 2002)
9) Dipotamata Valley, Andros / Cyclades (Oikos Ltd. 2002)
10) Coastal Zone of Marikes, Rafina Municipality / Attiki. (HCMR/ Papatheodopou/Nireas 2008).
11) Peristeri, Tsoumerka & Arachthos/ Epirus (Epirus AE, 2008)
12) Grammos/ Epirus (Epirus AE, 2009)
Selected presentations (oral and poster) and abstracts in national and international conference proceedings
1. Zogaris, S. (1996). Birds and nature habitat conservation in Southern Karystia, Euboea Island (Greece). 7 o International Congress on
Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions. 1-5. 04. 1996. University of Athens. Brief Abstract in Proceedings.
2. Zogaris, S. (1998). On the importance of the wetlands. International Congress “Avifauna in the island realm – management –
conservation”. Prefecture of Cyclades (Greece). Aperathou Naxos, 3-5, 1998.
3. Gaetlich, M., and Zogaris, S. (1999). The avifauna of Tilos Island (Greece): A first account of the island’s ornithological importance. 8 th
International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions, Kavala, Greece, 17-21/5/1999. Book of
Abstracts.
4. Gaethlich M., Magioris S., Sfenthourakis S., Zogaris S., Legakis A. (1999). The avifauna of the Mesogeia region (Attiki, Greece). 8 th
International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions, Kavala, Greece, 17-21/5/1999. Book of
Abstracts, p. 47.
5. Sfendourakis, S., Gaetlich, M., Zogaris, S. & Legakis, A. (1999). A Comparative study of the avifauna of five Mediterranean habitats in
Eastern Attika. Proceedings to the VIII European Ecological Congress EURECO 99. Book of Abstracts
6. Zogaris, S., & Vlami, V. (2000). Lake Dystos and the Karystos plain wetland (Euboea): ecological evaluation and conservation prospects.
1 st Pan-Hellenic Congress education for sustainability in tourist-dominated wetland areas. Department of Primary School Education,
Ministry of National Education and Religious affairs. Book of Abstracts: Pp 112-116. [In Greek].
7. Zogaris, S., Kardakari, N., & Brown, D.W.C. (2002). Habitat Use in the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) at the Louros River Floodplain,
Amvrakikos Wetlands, Greece. 9 International Congress on Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions. Book of
Abstracts
8. Zogaris, S., Liordos,V., Papandropoulos, D., Alivizatos, H., & Goutner, V. (2002). Assessing the Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) –
Fishermen Conflict at the Proposed Amvrakikos National Park. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Fisheries and Environment
in S.E. Europe”. Balkan Environmental Association. Book of Abstracts
9. Athanasopoulos, A., Zogaris, S. & Papandropoulos, D. (2003). Fisheries management of coastal lagoons and piscivorous birds: a case
study at Amvrakikos. 11o Pan-Hellenic Ichthyological Conference, 10-14/4/ 2003. Preveza, Greece. Book of Abstracts: 231-234.
10. Zogaris, S., Kapsimalis, V., & Reisopoulou, S. (2003). Coastal Lagoons in the Amvrakikos Gulf (Greece): conservation evaluation and
typology development using an integrated river basin-coastal zone approach. Proceedings of the International Conference on Southern
European Coastal Lagoons: River Basin-Coastal Zone interactions, 10-12/11/2003, Castello Estense, Ferrara, Italy. Special Publication
EU-JRC/ IMW. Book of Abstracts, 25. JRC/IMW Special Publication No. I 03 136.
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11. Schmutz S., Backx J., Beier U., Bocian J., Böhmer J., Breine J., Buijse T., Caiola N., Casals F., Cowx I., Leeuw J. DE, Sostoa A. DE,
Degerman E., Economou A., Ferreira T., Goffaux D., Grenouillet G., Haberbosch R., Haidvogl G., Haunschmid R., Jagsch A., Kestemont
P., Lapinska M., Melcher A., Noble R., Oliveira J., Pont D., Roset N., Simoens I., Starkie A., Virbickas T., Winter E. & Zogaris S. (2003).
Development, evaluation and implementation of a standardised fish-based assessment method for the ecological status of European rivers.
A contribution to the Water Framework Directive (FAME). Poster presentation. Conference on Lowland River Rehabilitation 2003,
Wageningen (The Netherlands), September 29 –October 2, 2003, Book of Abstracts, p. 103.
12. Economou, A.N., Barbieri, R., Zogaris, S., Giakoumi, S. & Dimitriou, E. (2004). Developing a database for a fish-based ecological quality
assessment of the rivers of Greece. Aqua Medit 2004, 2nd International Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries Technology and
Environmental Management, 18-19 June 2004, Evgenidion Foundation, Athens, Greece. Conference Presentations in CD-ROM (14 pp.).
13. Economou, A.N., Giakoumi, S. & Zogaris, S. (2004). Conservation management priorities for freshwater fish at the Louros River, Greece.
Aqua Medit 2004, 2nd International Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries Technology and Environmental Management, 18-19 June 2004,
Evgenidion Foundation, Athens, Greece. Conference Presentations in CD-ROM (11 pp.).
14. Zogaris, S., Dussling, U., Giakoumi, S., & Economou, . (2004). Ichthyological zonation for the promotion of the Water Framework
Directive 2000/60/EU in the Upper Acheloos River (Greece). Pan-Hellenic Conference of the Hellenic Ecologists Union / Hellenic Zoological
Society, Mytilene, Lesvos, Greece. Book of Abstracts, p. 4.
15. Giakoumi, S., Zogaris, S., & Economou, A.N. (2004). Riverine Fish Districtits of Greece and their use in the implementation of EU
Water Framework Directive 2000/60. Conference "Biodiversity and Global Change", 18-21 November 2004, Department of Environmental
Studies, University of Aegean, Mytilene, Lesvos. Association of Greek Ecologists/Greek Zoological Society. Book of Abstracts, p. 7.
16. Theocharis, M., Zogaris, S., Economou, A.N., Kapsimalis, V., & Dimopoulos, P. (2004). Restoration actions and monitoring at a
Mediterranean river floodplain wetland: the Amvrakikos case-study. V International Symposium on Ecohydraulics “Aquatic Habitats:
Analysis & Restoration”, 11-17 Madrid Spain. IAHR Congress Proceedings, Vol. I: 582-588.
17. Theocharis, M., Arapis, T., & Zogaris, S. (2004). Engineering the restoration of a coastal freshwater wetland: a sluice-and-canal scheme in
Rodia Swamp, Amvrakikos, Greece. International Conference on Agricultural Engineering Agng 2004 “Engineering the Future”, 12-16
September 2004, Leuven, Belgium. Conference Proceedings: Vol II: 804- 805.
18. Zogaris, S. (2005). Montane riparian forests in Greece: defining, surveying, classifying eclogical status. Conference on Ecological
Restoration of riaprian areas and wetlands. Nov.11 2005. Consellaria de Territori i Habitatge; Valencia Spain.
19. Liordos, V., Zogaris, S., & Papandropoulos, D. (2005). Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo diet and human perceptions at the
Amvrakikos Gulf, Western Greece. 7th International Conference on Cormorants (4th Meeting of Wetlands International). 23-26 November
2005. Villeneuve, Switzerland. Abstracts: p.9.
20. Logez, M., D. Pont, T. Ferreira, N. Caiola, F. Casals, R. Cortes, A.Economou, D. Garcia-Jalon, M. Ilheu, F. Martinez-Capel, J. Oliveira, C.
Rogers, J. Prenda, A. DE Sostoa & Zogaris S. (2005). Assessing ecological integrity of South-European Rivers: do Mediterranean fish
communities demonstrate functional responses similar to the European’s? In International Symposium on ssessing the ecological status
of rivers, lakes and transitional waters. 12th – 15th July 2005. Hull International Fisheries Institute & the Institute of Estuarine & Coastal
Studies, University of Hull, UK. Book of Abstracts p. 38.
21. Economou, ., Zogaris S., Giakoumi S., Gritzalis K. & Skoulikidis N. (2005). Developing river bio-assessment in Greece; imperative
actions for WFD implementation. In International Symposium on Assessing the ecological status of rivers, lakes and transitional waters.
12th – 15th July 2005. Hull International Fisheries Institute & the Institute of Estuarine & Coastal Studies, University of Hull, UK. Book of
Abstracts p. 33.
22. Skoulikidis, N., Gritzalis, K., Economou, A.N., Dimitriou, E., Zogaris, S. & A. Papadopoulos (2006). Application and development of tools
for integrated basin management. AQUA Conference, 23-26 November 2006, Athens, Book of Abstracts, 100.
23. Economou, A.N., Zogaris, S., Kalogianni, E., Barbieri, R., Stoumboudi, M. & Giakoumi, S. (2006). Evaluation of the ichthyological
bibliography for the rivers and lakes of Greece with respect to its utility for the implementation of the WFD 2000/60/EC. 8th Panhellenic
Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, Thessaloniki, 4-8 June 2006, Book of Abstracts p.191.
24. Zogaris S., Chatzinikolaou Y., Economou A.N., Giakoumi S., Gossiou A. & Dimopoulos, P. (2006). Assessing anthropogenic pressures on
montane riparian forests of Greek rivers. Proceedings of the 8th Panellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, Thessaloniki, 4-8
June 2006, Book of Abstracts p. 192.
25. Zogaris S., Chatzinikolaou Y., Giakoumi S. & Economou A.N. (2006). Spatial patterns of freshwater fish species composition in 50 Greek
river basins. 10th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions, Patra, 26-30 June 2006.
Book of Abstracts, p. 103.
26. Economou A.N., Chatzinikolaou Y., Dussling U., Blasel K. , Giakoumi S. & Zogaris S. (2006). Distribution patterns of fish in mountain
streams of western Greece. 10th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions, Patra, 26-30
June 2006. Book of Abstracts, p. 30.
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27. Giakoumi S., Zimmerman B, Zogaris S., Economou A.N. & Kalogianni E. (2006). Current population status of Valencia letourneuxi
(Sauvage,1880) in the Mornos River Delta. Oral presentation. 8th Panhellenic Congress Oceanography & Fisheries, Thessaloniki, 4-8 June
2006, Book of Abstracts, p. 199.
28. Bjorkland, R., Zogaris, S., Economou, A.N., & Chatzinikolaou Y. (2006). Using rapid techniques to assess and characterize streams and
rivers in Greece’s Western Hellenic Ecoregion. AWRA 2006 Annual Water Resources Conference, November 6-9, 2006 Baltimore,
Maryland, USA. Final Programme, pp. 22.
29. Kalogianni E., Giakoumi S., Zogaris S., Barbieri R., Stoumboudi, M.TH., Zimmerman B, Economou AN (2006). Population decline of the
endangered fish species Valencia letourneuxi in Western Greece—strategies for conservation. In: Book of abstracts 1st European
congress of conservation biology. Society for Conservation Biology, Eger, Hungary, Book of Abstracts p. 123.
30. Economou A.N., Zogaris S., Kalogianni E., Barbieri R., Stoumboudi M.Th. & Giakoumi S. (2006). An assessment of the ichthyological
bibliography of Greek rivers and lakes with respect to its application in the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/C). Oral presentation.
8th Hellenic Symposium on Oceanography and Fisheries, Thessaloniki 4-8 June, Greece, Book of Abstracts p. 191.
31. Alivizatos, Ch., Goutner, V., Rigas, I., Athanasiadis, A., & Zogaris, S. (2006). Winter ecology of the Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga)
in Evros Delta and the Amvrakikos wetlands. 3o Conference of the Hellenic Ecological Society & Hellenic Zoological Society, Ioannina
2006. Book of Abstracts, pp 14-21.
32. Pesic, V., Chatzinikolaou, Y. & Zogaris, S. (2008). Rapid assessment of freshwater macrozoobenthos assemblages on a western Aegean
island (Euboea, Greece). In: Morell et al. (eds.) Book of Abstracts, BALWOIS 2008 Ohrid, F.Y.R.Macedonia 27-31 May 2008, 293-294
33. Tachos, V., Giakoumi, S., Economou, A.N., Zogaris, S., Chatzinikolaou, G., Kommatas, D., Koutsikos,N., Economou, E., Kalogianni, E., &
Vardakas, L. (2008). Distribution and assemblage characteristics of the ichthyofauna of the upper part of the Aliakmon River. 4o
PanHellenic Ecology Confrence (“Current trends in ecological research”), Volos, 9-12, Oct. 2008.
34. Zogaris, S., Chatzinikolaou, Y., Demiri. K., & Dimopoulos, P. (2009). Alien woody plants in riparian woodlands in Greece: Preliminary
Results. 52 nd International Symposium of the International Association for Vegetation Science “Vegetation processes and human impact in
a changing world”: May 30 - June 4, 2009, Chania Crete. Abstracts: 130.
35. Zogaris, S., Chatzinikolaou, Y., Demiri. K., & Dimopoulos, P. (2009). A method for rapid assessment of riparian woodlands: preliminary
application alongside other site-based protocols. 52 nd International Symposium of the International Association for Vegetation Science
“Vegetation processes and human impact in a changing world”: May 30 - June 4, 2009, Chania Crete. Abstracts: 249.
36. Ntemiri K., Zogaris, S., Chatzinikolaou, Y. & Dimopoulos P. (2009). Conservation Assessment of Riparian Woodlands at the Kalamas
River, Greece. 2 nd European Congress of Conservation Biology, Prague, Czech University of Life Sciences, 1-5 September 2009. Poster.
37. Vanhove, M.P.M., Huyse, T., Giakoumi, S., Zogaris, S., Kalogianni, E., Economou, A.N., & Volckaert, F.A.M. (2009). An evolutionary
comparison of Greek gobies and their parasites. International Conference on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent
Regions. Hellenic Zoological Society. Iraklion, Crete. Book of Abstracts p. 86.
38. Vardakas L., Tachos V., Zogaris S., Kommatas D., Koutsikos N., Chatzinikolaou Y., Skoulikidis N., Koutsoubas D. & Economou A. (2009).
A fish-based index for assessing the biotic integrity of the Evrotas River (Greece). Poster. 11th ICZEGAR, 21-25 September 2009,
Herakleion, Greece, Book of Abstracts p. 199.
39. Zogaris S., Legakis A., Rejyol Y., Chatzinikolaou Y, Dimopoulos P. & Economou A. (2009). Freshwater biogeographical units in Greece:
where to draw the lines? 11th ICZEGAR, 21-25 September 2009, Herakleion, Greece, p. 204
40. Tzoraki, O., Vardakas, L., Nikolaidis, N., Skoulikidis, N., Economou, A.N., Economou, E., Papadoulakis, V., Tsakiris, K., Kousouris, Th.,
Karazouzas, I., & Zogaris, S. (2009). Contribution to the development of a river basin management plan for the Evrotas river with respect
for the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/. 11th Conference of the Hellenic Hydrotechnical Association (
)) & 7th Conference of the Hellenic Committee for Water Resources ( ()),
27-29 May 2009, Volos, Greece. Book of Abstracts
41. Vardakas L., Skoulikidis, N. Karaouzas, I., Gritzalis, K. Tachos, V., Zogaris, S., Kommatas, D. & Economou, A.N. (2010). Assessing the
ecological quality of Evrotas River basin (southern Greece) according to the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC. 4th BALWOIS 2010
International Conference, Ohrid, FY Republic of Macedonia, 25 - 29 May 2010, Book of Abstracts, p. 258-259.
Popular publications (selection of natural history relevant publications)
1. Zogaris, S. (1985). The Birds of Karystos. Bulletin of the Hellenic Ornithological Society, 2: 9-13. (In Greek, with English summary; cited
in Zoological Abstracts).
2. Zogaris, S. (1988). The Ilisos Delta: A proposal to create a nature park. I Physis (Bulletin of the Hellenic Society for the Protection of
Nature). .42: 17-18. [In Greek].
3. Zogaris, S. (1988). Outdoor Classroom Threatened: Maplewood Flats. Capilano Courier (College Newspaper), Oct.18,1988: 6-7.
4. Zogaris, S. (1989). The “souvales” [ponds] of Karystos. Nea Oikologia 57-58: 41. [In Greek].
5. Zogaris, S. (1990). Southern Karystia and its environmental problems. Karystini Palmoi (Local newspaper), 53:1-2 [In Greek].
6. Zogaris, S. (compiler) (1991). Save Wild Greece. Western Canada Wilderness Committee Educational Report. Vol. 10, No.6. 16pp.
(map and inventory of the most important wilderness areas).
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7. Zogaris, S. (1994). Wildlife and Wildlife Watching in Greece. Marshnotes (British Columbia Waterfowl Society). Fall: 26-27.
8. Zogaris, S. (1997). The birds of Mount Ochi. Karystos Magazine (Adelphotita Karystion Athinon), 63:10-11. [In Greek].
9. Zogaris, S. (1997). Rafina estuary: an important urban wetland. Ionos Magazine, 3:20-21. [In Greek].
10. Zogaris, S., Papandropoulos, D., Hatzirvassanis, V., (2000). Winter observations at Amvrakikos. 13:7 [In Greek].
11. Zogaris, S. (2000). Threatened species: The Bittern (Botaurus stellaris). Ionos Magazine. 15, 18-19. [In Greek].
12. Zogaris, S. and Hatzirvassanis, V. (2000). Threatened Species of the Amvrakikos Gulf– 8 Factsheets. S LTD, SA. [In
Greek and English Editions].
13. Zogaris, S., Rigas, I. Papandropoulos, D. (2002). The Dalmatian Pelicans and their islets in the Amvrakikos. I Physi (Bulletin of the
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature). 98:35-37. [In Greek].
14. Zogaris, S. (2003). The Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) in Greece. Pan-Thiras (Hunting Federation of Macedonia & Thrace), 3: 140-
143. [In Greek].
15. Zogaris, S. (2005). A bird race at Amvrakikos. Ionos Magazine, 23:31-33. [In Greek].
16. Zogaris, S. & Vlami, V. (2007). Amvrakikos: nowhere else on earth. E4:4 Ekdromes/4 Epoches Magazine, 5:168-187. [In Greek].
17. Zogaris, S. & Vlami, V. (2008). In the lagoons: Messolonghi Lagoon. E4:4 Ekdromes/4 Epoches Magazine, 6:170-187. [In Greek].
18. Zogaris, S. (2009). Concerning the Sacred Ibis. I Physi (Bulletin of the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature), 125:32 [In Greek].
19. Zogaris, S. & Vlami, V. (2009). Mount Iti:The greenest National Park. E4:4 Ekdromes/4 Epoches Magazine, 7: 75-86. [In Greek].
20. Zogaris, S. & Vlami, V. (2009). Evrotas Valley: river of the south. E4:4 Ekdromes/4 Epoches Magazine, 7: 156-164. [In Greek].
21. Zogaris, S. & Vlami, V. (2009). A monumental cape: the Mount Ochi Area. E4:4 Ekdromes/4 Epoches Magazine, 7:256-266. [In Greek].
22. Zogaris, S. (2009). Threats of post-wildfire influence on the wetlands of NE Attika. I Physi (Bulletin of the Hellenic Society for the
Protection of Nature). 126: 25-28. [In Greek].
23. Zogaris, S. & Vlami, V. (2009). The Oak Wood of Xeromero: explore it. E4:4 Ekdromes/4 Epoches Magazine, 8:38. [In Greek].
24. Zogaris, S. & Vidalis, A. (2010). Schinias-Marathon: A National Park in need of care. I Physi (Bulletin of the Hellenic Society for the
Protection of Nature), 128: 36-39. [In Greek].
25. Zogaris, S. (2010). The West Balkan Trout of the Peloponnese: threatened with extinction. I Physi (Bulletin of the Hellenic Society for
the Protection of Nature), 130:6-9. [In Greek].
26. Zogaris, S. (2010). Ferruginous Duck poaching in the Amvrakikos during Summer. I Physi (Bulletin of the Hellenic Society for the
Protection of Nature), 130: 39-40. [In Greek].
27. Zogaris, S. (2010). The Pafos Forest: Conservation based on sound planning. I Physi (Bulletin of the Hellenic Society for the Protection
of Nature), 131:6-9. [In Greek].
Main research Interests
Geographer-Biologist specialized in biodiversity conservation, especially in aquatic and semi-aquatic environments. Research initiatives and
extensive experience in the following:
Aquatic and semi-aquatic biodiversity and biogeography
Use of bioindicators to assess ecosystem biological integrity
Assessing habitat-use and habitat preferences in wetland, riparian and aquatic fauna (especially fish and birds)
Faunal and habitat survey and monitoring methodology (application in fish, birds, vegetation)
Lowland wetland & riparian woodland conservation and ecological restoration
Alien species, especially fish, birds and plants
Environmental education/ conservation education/ outreach
Ecotourism planning and wildlife-viewing facility/ infrastructure development and planning
Natural history interpretation, natural history study promotion
Protected-area creation, conservation evaluation and management
Educational Activities and Public Outreach
Teaching Experience (Lectures, Seminars, Interpretation projects)
Teaching and guiding
Education campaign for Birds of Prey in Greece. (May-August 1989, Southern Euboea). Hellenic Ornithological Society (May-Aug.1989).
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Omega Travel Service (Vancouver Canada). Natural history study continuing education tours to Greece. Organized and co-led natural history
tours throughout Greece with Mrs. V. Vlami (1992-1999).
Greek Gov’t Sponsored Vocational Training Seminars. Conservation and Ecotourism development”. Participation in various training modules, for
several local operators K.E.K: Municipality of Kefalonia (April 1996), Municipality of Corinth (1999).
Kostea-Geitona Secondary School (private school), “Open Creative School Concept”, Environmental Education seminars & field trips (March
1998-March 2000).
Beaver College Athens (Arcadia University / Arcadia Center for Hellenic, Mediterranean and Balkan Studies). Ad hoc visiting lecturer in
Environmental Science courses coordinated by R. Spyropoulou and D. Dimopoulos. (2002 - 2005). [www.arcadia.edu/abroad].
Hellenic Society for the Protection of the Environment and Culture. Seminar series “ Wetlands – the overlooked oases of life: Amvrakikos Gulf
case-study”. With K. Vassilakis and D. Dimopoulos. (11.2004).
CYA/College Year In Athens (International Centre for Hellenic and Mediterranean Studies (DIKEMES)). Lecturer in established spring session
course, co-taught with C. Papaconstantinou. Entitled: “The natural environment of Greece: landscape ecology to conservation” 2005-2011.
[www.cyathens.org].
Active participation and lecturer in the Hellenic Center for Marine Research Education Unit (2003-2009)
Seminar and educational activities within the project “New Odyssey” Hellenic Center for Marine Research Education Unit. 30/6-
4/7/2004 (Messolonghi).
Production of educational material (poster, wetland map, pond-creation design details)
University of Ioannina, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources. Researcher in the Biodiversity Conservation Lab of Professor, P.
Dimopoulos (2003-2009) frequently assisting MSc. Level students in research design and field work organization.
Co-guiding and planning field trip/ Supervision of examinations (2008-2009)
Teaching MSc level module within “Sustainable management of protected areas” (2010-2011). [http://aeiforia.uoi.gr]
Cooperation and seminar development with Environmental Education Centers (Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs):
Environmental Education Center of Arachthos (Arta, Epirus)
Environmental Education Center of Akrata (Akrata, Peloponnese)
Environmental Education Center of Ypati (Ypati, Fthiotida)
Environmental Education Center of Soufli (Soufli, Evros)
Technical Educational Institute of Lamia – Environmental Information Center of Karpenisi (Karpenisi, Evritatania)
Field supervision and support of post-graduate students (selection)
Riddle, E. The effects of Water Buffalo (Bubalis bubalis) on wetland bird habitat: implications for habitat management in the Amvrakikos
Wetlands, Greece. (M.Sc. Thesis; University of Wales, Bangor. 2001).
Lawrie, V. Do water depth and salinity influence the structure and composition of the reed beds of Rodia Swamp, Amvrakikos, Greece?.
(M.Sc. Thesis; University of Wales, Bangor. 2001)
MacEvoy J. “The breeding raptor bird community of the Mt. Ochi Region, Island of Evia, Greece: patterns of distribution and habitat use
(M.Sc. Thesis; University of Wales, Bangor. 2007)
Invited Lectures (selection):
Vancouver Planetarium, Vancouver Natural History Society, Vancouver, Canada.
University of Victoria, Victoria Natural History Society, Victoria, Canada.
Pharos Cultural Society, Vancouver, Canada
Higher Institute of Agronomic Studies, Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Interviews with the media
Interview with C. Madonia: “Profile: Stamatis Zogaris”. Science Probe 7 (ITP Nelson-Canadian Science Textbook), 1997, p. 45.
Interview with S. Soldovieri: “No ordinary walk in the Park: an interview with CYA’s environmentalists”. The Owl, Spring 2008:6-7.
Many interviews in the Greek Print Media including: Ta Nea, H Niki, Espresso, etc.
Documentary film productions
Stavros Ioannou (Filmode S.A.).
- Interpretive natural history films and short-films for Amvrakikos, Acheron-Kalamas, Mount Ochi (1998-2000)
- Two films: Mount Ochi Area; Small Wetlands of Attika; for Hellenic Radio-Television ERT (2003)
Nikos Stathogiannopoulos (Aylon)
- Four small spot-documentaries for the RIPIDURABLE project (Louros river riparian forests) (2005-2006)
Vangelis Efthimiou
- Four films: Water; Biodiversity; Environment; Desertification, for Hellenic Radio-Television ERT (2010-11).
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Nature interpretation exhibits/ natural history
Environmental interpretation consultant for the following nature interpretation exhibits in museums, major exhibits and environmental information
centres in protected areas in Greece (in projects funded by the EU and the Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works).
1) Nestos Delta, Keramoti, Eastern Macedonia (OM EPE/OIKOS EPE, 1997)
2) Evros Delta, Loutra Traianoupolis, Thrace (OM EPE/OIKOS EPE, 1998)
3) Lake Volvi, Apollonia, Central Macedonia (OM EPE/OIKOS EPE, 1998)
4) Koprena Amvrakikos, Epirus (OM EPE/OIKOS EPE, 1999)
5) Salaora Nature Information Center, Salaora Amvrakikos, Epirus (OIKOS EPE, 1999)
6) Strongyli Observatory, Strngyli Hill, Amvrakikos, Epirus (OM EPE/OIKOS EPE, 2001)
7) Kalamas Delta, Sagiada, Epirus (OM EPE/OIKOS EPE, 2001)
8) Koutavos Lagoon, Argostoli Cephalonia, Ionian Islands (OM EPE/OIKOS EPE, 2001)
9) Lake Kerkini, Kerkini Serres, Central Macedonia (OM EPE/OIKOS EPE, 2001)
10) Environmental Information Center of Karystos, Kalyvia Euboea, Eastern Central Greece (OIKOS EPE, 2001)
11) Education Unit, HCMR. Information Exhibit, Anavyssos Attiki (Education Unit, HCMR, 2003).
Other Activities
Scientific and Environmental Organizations (membership/participation)
Honors & Awards
Hellenic Ornithological Society (member since 1984)
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (member since 1985)
Vancouver Natural History Society (member 1986-1995)
Federation of British Columbia Naturalists (member 1986-1995)
Western Canada Wilderness Committee (member 1986 -1995)
South Euboian Exploration Project (member 1991)
Hellenic Zoological Society (member since 1995)
Society of Wetland Scientists (member since 2004)
Hellenic Lagoons Network (ELNET) (member of the network since the network’s inception)
Ellenic Network on Aquatic Invasive Species (ELNAIS) (expert participant since the network’s inception)
European Pond Conservation Network (EPCN) (participation in Mediterranean Inventory: Greece, Cyprus 2009)
Hellenic Botanical Society (member since 2010)
Certificates of Appreciation: Canadian Wildlife Service, Ministry of Environment Canada; volunteer wildlife study. Vancouver Volunteer
Center (1987)
Certificate of Recognition: Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society, Vancouver BC (1987-88; 1990)
Freshwater snail Pseudobithynia zogari (Gloer, Fralnioski, Pesic 2010) named in honour of S.Zogaris’ conservation work in Greece
(Gloer,P., Fralnioski, A., & V. Pesic (2010).The Bithynidae of Greece (Gasteropoda: Bithynidae), Journal of Conchology, 40(2):179-
187).
Other Relevant Experience
Field Experience
Selection of long-term field study sites; thematic focus, approximate research field-day investment
1. Maplewood flats/ Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Ornithology; 250+ field days/1986-1995)
2. Fraser Delta (Greater Vancouver Regional District), British Columbia, Canada (Ornithology; 50+ field days/1986-1995/ Volunteer work
with Canadian Wildlife Service, Vancouver Natural History Society)
3. Western Attika (Phaleron Bay, Ilissos river-mouth area –Athens Basin) (Ornithology; 150+ field days/ 1983-1986) & Eastern Attica,
Greece (Ornithology; 180+ field days/1995-2002; monitoring projects with University of Athens, H.O.S., HCMR)
4. Euboea Island (Mount Ochi – Southern Euboian Gulf- Cavo D’Oro Coast), Greece (Ornithology, Ichthyology, Herpetology, Vegetation
Science, Conservation Science; 500+ field days/1983-2011)
5. Dodecanese Islands, East Aegean Sea, Greece (Ornithology; Conservation Science; 100+ field days /1995-1997)
6. Amvrakikos Gulf, Epirus, Greece (Ornithology, Vegetation Science, Ichthyology; MSc research; 380+ field days/1985-2011)
7. Upland rivers of Western Greece (Pindos, Peloponnese) (Ichthyology, Vegetation Science; PhD research; 100+ field days/2002-2009)
8. Evrotas River Basin, Peloponnese, Greece (Ichthyology, Vegetation Science; 40+ field days/ 2006-2009)
9. Evros/Maritsa/ Meric River Valley (Conservation, Ichthyology, Hellenic Army Geographical Service; 60+ field days 1983-2011).
10. Schinias Marathon National Park, Attiki, Greece (Ornithology, Vegetation science; 80+ field days/2000-2011)
11. Cyprus (Stream ecology; Ornithology, Ichthyology, WFD surface water planning, Protected Areas Management; 40+ field days/
1987,2009-2011)
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