Founder - Savvas Chatzinikolaou
Marine Biologist, Professional Diver
QAt Blutopia, we have always believed that the sea is far more than a destination. It is a living system that sustains life, livelihoods, and identity, especially in island communities such as our own. From the beginning, our vision has been not only to bring people closer to the marine environment, but also to help them understand its value, fragility, and the responsibility we all share to protect it. At the heart of this vision is a desire to show people how we see the sea: not simply as a place to visit, but as a living world of beauty, meaning, and connection.
Travel Team
QThe travel guide 'travel.gr' highlights four unique experiences for visitors of Rhodes, including the Marine Life Experience at Blutopia. We are proud to be featured as the article highlights the key points our tours provide on the quieter, Western side of Rhodes.
Emily de Sousa
QEmily is considered one of the leading digital presences in the seafood industry and describes our aquaculture environments as "one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen". Emily had long been searching for seafood tourism experiences around the world, and writes this artcile to reccount her day as she finally finds it. Emily writes about the wonderful opportunity of combining aquaculture with tourism.
Subash Yadav Ahir
QThe Fish Site is an international news forum reporting on the world of sustainable aquaculture. Subash discusses the innovative business model we have created between LAMAR and Blutopia and writes about how conservation and sustainability can be an integral component of fish farming. Furthermore, he delves into the way our business works and our missions with sustainable aquaculture.
The National Herald
QAs a large Greek-American news source, we are delighted to be featured in the National Herald elaborating on our mission at our fish farm and Blutopia. This article displays our dedication to ocean literacy and marine conservation. Furthermore, the National Herald discusses the expansion of Greek aquaculture and how Blutopia contributes to Blue Growth.
Bonnie Waycott
QThe Global Seafood Alliance is a NGO dedicated to supporting and promoting responsible seafood practices. The GSA writes about our inititiave in Rhodes and places it in the context of the ever-growing importance of Blue Growth; the sustainable development of marine industries. Additionally, this article by Bonnie Waycott displays the impact of aquaculture-based tourism on public perceptions.
Mausam Budhathoki & Dave Little
QThis article by Mausam Budhathoki and Dave Little, researchers at the University of Stirling, discusses the broader advantages of collaborations between aquaculture and tourism. Here, the business model of Blutopia is classed as a forerunner of this synergy. The researchers discuss the challenges, implications and benefits of aquaculture-based tourism and how our concept can be applied in other areas of the world.
EU MSP Platform
QThe European Commission's Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Platform presents our work in Rhodes stating we "not only promote and safeguard the EU's mission to restore our oceans but also contribute to the overall health of our marine ecosystems". This platform's description of our work highlights how this concept was established and the regulatory framework we are working towards with the EU that aims to provide licensinng for aquaculture-based tourism.