The research activities of the Oceanography Center

The Oceanography Centre University of Cyprus (OC-UCY) research activities include numerical models (flow, oil spill and general pollutant dispersion and sea state predictions), satellite remote sensing, remote in-situ monitoring (buoys, gliders, drifters, multi-parametric probes, floats), hydrography (both physical and chemical), biological oceanography, data and metadata management and operational oceanographic forecasting and monitoring.
Our Projects
Physical oceanography

Circulation simulations, in situ coastal and open sea monitoring surveys, including data collection and analysis from autonomous underwater vehicle missions, research vessel cruises and satellites.

Operational oceanography

Forecasts of circulation, temperature, waves and dispersion of oil spills and other pollutants.

Biological oceanography

Study of marine biodiversity, biology and ecology of alien species, and the impact of climate change on marine biodiversity, as well as the impact of alien species on native species, environmental education, creation of diving routes for the promotion of thematic tourism, issues of marine pollution and protection of marine species.

Oceanographic databases

Build and manage dedicated offline and online oceanographic data and marine metadata bases. It also contributes to data management activities performed in the frame of various European projects.