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. […]
The 36th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society Takes Place in the Azores with Key Participation from the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation
May 15th 2025 The 36th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society Takes Place in the Azores with Key Participation from the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation The 35th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society (ECS) is currently underway in the Azores, Portugal, gathering 745 specialised scientists from 51 countries. Under the theme “Navigating […]
Safeguarding the Hidden Reefs of Fourni: A Call to Protect the Mediterranean’s Underwater Treasures
May 12th 2025 Safeguarding the Hidden Reefs of Fourni: A Call to Protect the Mediterranean’s Underwater Treasures The research vessel Triton and its crew are currently operating in the waters of the Fourni Archipelago—a truly unique region of the Mediterranean made up of over 20 islands and islets, known for their remarkable underwater geomorphology. Beneath […]
Marine Education in Focus: Archipelagos Joins Dialogue at the Sorbonne
May 10th 2025 Marine Education in Focus: Archipelagos Joins Dialogue at the Sorbonne The Archipelagos Institute recently participated in a working meeting at the Sorbonne University in Paris, centred on the theme of “Marine Education.” This Franco-Hellenic gathering brought together academics, researchers, policymakers in the education sector, and educators from both countries. The goal was […]
Fruits of Posidonia seagrass on the Shores – Help Document This Rare Phenomenon
May 6th 2025 Fruits of Posidonia seagrass on the Shores – Help Document This Rare Phenomenon Over the past several days, citizens and organisations along Greece’s coastal regions, particularly in the Ionian Sea, have reported unusually large accumulations of Posidonia oceanica fruits along the shoreline. This rare natural event, which occurs only every few years, […]
“In the Next 10–20 Years, Eating Fish May No Longer Be Safe” — Microplastics in Greek Seas
April 28th 2025 “In the Next 10–20 Years, Eating Fish May No Longer Be Safe” — Microplastics in Greek Seas We have yet to fully grasp the burden we are leaving future generations — or how deeply we have already compromised our own quality of life. After collecting and analysing over 30,000 samples and publishing […]
Dead Marine Mammals on Our Shores: When a Country Refuses to Protect Its ‘Protected Species’
April 25th 2025 Dead Marine Mammals on Our Shores: When a Country Refuses to Protect Its ‘Protected Species’ In just a few days, four rare marine mammals were found dead along the Greek coastline, underscoring a stark and painful truth: in a country that boasts about its marine biodiversity, actual protection for these “protected” species […]
Small-Scale Renewable Energy: A Success Story from the Aegean
April 18th 2025 Small-Scale Renewable Energy: A Success Story from the Aegean In response to the growing interest in small-scale Renewable Energy Sources (RES), we’d like to share our hands-on experience implementing these technologies at the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary, currently under development on the island of Lipsi. While there are many well-established RES technologies, […]
Animals from Marineland: An ‘Ideal’ Sanctuary in Greece, Blocked by Lobbying Interests
April 16th 2025 Animals from Marineland: An ‘Ideal’ Sanctuary in Greece, Blocked by Lobbying Interests The article from Reporterre discusses the uncertain future of Wikie and Keijo, the last two orcas at Marineland Antibes, following France’s 2021 law banning cetacean captivity by 2026. “A sanctuary in Greece has the ‘ideal’ conditions, according to Sea Shepherd, […]
Devaluation of the Islands – Astypalea: an Island that Resists
April 15th 2025 Devaluation of the Islands – Astypalea: an Island that Resists Returning from Astypalea aboard the Triton, with relatively calm seas, our team is now analysing the data collected from the island’s coastal and deep-sea ecosystems. As we process this valuable information, we are also planning our return—this time with a focused marine […]
