Zooplankton and phytoplankton
Microscopic yet crucial: zooplankton and phytoplankton form the foundation of marine life, supporting the entire food chain. Zooplankton includes, among other, the early life stages of many fish, marking the beginning of their life in the sea. They play a crucial role in the carbon cycle, absorbing large amounts of CO₂. They are threatened […]
Plastic waste
Even in the open sea, many miles away from the coast, the plastic from our everyday lives is everywhere. Plastic waste is overwhelming wildlife: wrapped around the fins of Risso’s dolphins in the open sea, trapping and killing hundreds of species – not only sea turtles, but even microscopic zooplankton. We record it even on […]
4 years of collaboration with University Malaysia Terengganu!
A very interesting and highly valuable collaboration for marine research has been ongoing for the past four years between Terengganu University in Malaysia and the Archipelagos Institute. This autumn, Terengganu University students Mohamad Amirul Bin Jamaluddin and Muhammad Aidil Haikal bin Biamin received a scholarship from Archipelagos Institute and are actively participating in research at […]
International Documentary Showcases the Hidden Wonders of the Aegean Sea
International Documentary Showcases the Hidden Wonders of the Aegean Sea Produced for China’s Global News Network (CGTN) Filming is underway in the Northeastern Aegean Sea, with the third day of shooting taking place aboard the research vessel “Triton”. The Archipelagos team continues its work at sea, collecting data and implementing conservation actions that are being […]
Microplastics in Greek Seas: Fifteen Years of Rising Pollution and a Crisis That Is Getting Worse by the Day
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 years. What we must share with you is that the presence of microplastic fibers and plastic fragments in the samples we collect and analyze has skyrocketed […]
International School of the Sea
International School of the Sea: one of the most important – and most challenging initiatives of the Archipelagos Institute To achieve our environmental protection goals, we are currently collaborating with people of diverse specialties from 32 countries around the world. We are scattered either at sea on our research vessels, or on field missions in […]
Penn state course
Field course “Sustainable Solutions for Challenges in the Mediterranean” An interdisciplinary field course titled “Sustainable Solutions for Marine Conservation Challenges in the Mediterranean” has just concluded in the eastern Aegean. It took place aboard the research vessel Triton and at the research bases of the Archipelagos Institute on Samos and Lipsi islands. This course is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Experiences After Work at Archipelagos
Hi, I’m Ella and I completed a 6-week internship on the terrestrial conservation team. During my time with Archipelagos, I initiated a project monitoring the ferret populations. Beyond my main project, I also had the opportunity to join boat surveys monitoring the marine mammal populations, getting the opportunity to learn and understand their work. I […]
