First Record of Mediterranean Parrotfish in South Pelion | Sparisoma cretense at Agrielia Beach

Today, Merman Conservation Expeditions recorded Sparisoma cretense, the Mediterranean parrotfish, for the first time at Agrielia Beach, near Katigiorgis, in the Aegean part of South Pelion. This first local record adds important information to the area's marine biodiversity and highlights the value of continued coastal monitoring. The observation may also help track changes in species distribution across the Aegean Sea. 📍 Location: Agrielia Beach, near Katigiorgis, South Pelion 🐟 Species: Sparisoma cretense 🌊 Common name: Mediterranean parrotfish 🔎 Significance: First confirmed record in this area Merman Conservation Expeditions will continue monitoring the coastline of South Pelion to better understand marine biodiversity and environmental change. #MermanConservation #SparisomaCretense #MediterraneanParrotfish #SouthPelion #AgrieliaBeach #Katigiorgis #AegeanSea #MarineBiodiversity #MarineConservation #CitizenScience