Περιβαλλοντικό έγκλημα στην κοίτη του ποταμού Tάνου (περιοχή Άστρους Κυνουρίας)
Σε μία εποχή που δαπανώνται εκατοντάδες εκατομμύρια από εθνικούς και ευρωπαϊκούς πόρους για την “προστασία των θαλασσών”, ενώ παράλληλα εξαγγέλονται φιλόδοξα μέτρα για την προστασία της φύσης, δυστυχώς η πραγματικότητα στην Ελλάδα μας παραπέμπει για άλλη μια φορά σε άλλες εποχές – σαν να μην έχει αλλάξει τίποτα εδώ και δεκαετίες. Στην προσπάθεια αντιμετώπισης των […]
Environmental Crime in the Tanos Riverbed
Documented Environmental Crime in the Tanos Riverbed (eastern Peloponnese), raises urgent concerns about illegal dumping and severe ecosystem degradation At a time when hundreds of millions of euros are being poured into “marine conservation” from national and EU funds, and bold nature-protection initiatives are being proclaimed, the reality in Greece, regrettably, still resembles that of […]
Microplastic Fibres-From a Seawater Sample in the Aegean Sea
In every new sample we analyze – the amount of plastic fibers and fragments approaches – and often surpasses – that of the planktonic organisms themselves. From our field laboratories and aboard the research vessels Triton and Aegean Explorer, we have been recording the levels of plastic and microplastic pollution in Greek seas for 15 […]
Another day of working on the preparation of the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary
Another day of working on the preparation of the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary, in one of the most beautiful corners of the country, on the island of Lipsi. Τhe core of the sanctuary is what Archipelagos’ researchers call the “hospital of the sea.” This project has been built and prepared over the past years by […]
Mass stranding of at least four Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) in southern Crete
Mass stranding of at least four Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) was recorded in southeastern Crete. The four cetaceans stranded almost simultaneously on neighboring shores. Another whale was found stranded alive, and was guided back into the sea–its fate still remains unknown. It is, however, highly likely that more beaked whales have died in the […]
A Sea of Plastic: Greek Research Uncovers Widespread Microplastic Contamination
June 6, 2025 A Sea of Plastic: Greek Research Uncovers Widespread Microplastic Contamination Interview with Econews – SKAI: Microplastic pollution in the seas based on open sea research and laboratory analysis of the Archipelago Institute that aims to determine the extent of plastic and microplastic pollution in Greek seas. After the collection and analysis […]
Coralligenous Habitats Under Stress: Evaluating Ecological and Legal Gaps in Marine Protection in Fourni, Greece
May 28, 2025 Coralligenous Habitats Under Stress: Evaluating Ecological and Legal Gaps in Marine Protection in Fourni, Greece Feature report on Star Channel’s news segment, highlighting the recent research and the proposal for the immediate and effective protection of coralligenous ecosystems of global environmental importance, located in the deep waters of the Fourni island complex. […]
Learning with the Tides: An Island’s Gift to the Next Generation
May 26, 2025 Learning with the Tides: An Island’s Gift to the Next Generation. The children inaugurate the new conference center of the Archipelagos Institute! Based in northern Samos, this new center aspires to become a point of reference for informing the residents of the Aegean—especially students. It is housed in a building complex that […]
Deep-Sea Biodiversity in the Aegean: A Call for Immediate Conservation Action
May 25, 2025 Deep-Sea Biodiversity in the Aegean: A Call for Immediate Conservation Action With the French AFP News Agency sailing on the sailboat Trita, in the central Aegean The Aegean’s rare ecosystems and unique species, as revealed through ongoing and targeted scientific research, are of global interest — especially those that still survive in […]
Coralligenous Ecosystems around Fourni Island Officially Recognised and Protected
Coralligenous Ecosystems around Fourni Island Officially Recognised and Protected “The globally significant coralligenous ecosystems in the Fourni island complex have now been officially designated as a protected natural formation and landscape.” This marks a key milestone for marine conservation efforts in Greece, as it is the first time coralligenous ecosystems have received formal legal protection. […]
