Dr. Costas DOUNAS will be involved as external scientist via synergies with his research project: Research Director. Project coordinator or scientific responsible of numerous European and National R&D projects, and author of more than 60 international scientific publications. His research interests include: the implementation of a network of underwater diving parks with artificial reefs along the Cretan coasts; marine biodiversity and taxonomy of Crustacea and Sponges; Coastal zone management; Marine protected zones; Fishing gear effects.