Junior Researcher & Scientific Diver

Vasilis Resaikos

Vasilis is a qualified Technical Dive Instructor and a highly skilled Rebreather (SF2), Scientific and Cave Diver. He holds a BSc in Biology, and currently, he is a master’s student in Research in Marine Science (MSc) at the University of the Aegean.

Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Vasilis is drawn to the depths, where he seeks to unravel the intricacies of marine ecosystems. His research endeavors center on refining scientific diving sampling methods, delving into the ecology of benthic communities, and shedding light on the mysteries of dark habitats.

Vasilis’s journey with Enalia Physis commenced with an internship in 2019, marking the genesis of a fruitful collaboration. Since then, he has lent his expertise to over 15 research projects, leaving an indelible mark on the organization’s scientific endeavors.

His passion for the sea also comes from sports. He was mainly involved in swimming with many distinctions in national championships in Greece. Then he was involved in the sport of triathlon with successes in national and world championships. His main success was his participation in the Xterra World Championship in October 2018 in the Maui of Hawaii.

Project manager:

1) Assessing and protecting marine biodiversity (Jubilee Shoals, SBAA Akrotiri, Cyprus)