New scientific publication on Invasive Species in the Aegean Sea
A new scientific publication by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, in collaboration with researchers from Cardiff University (Wales), the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, and KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia), examines invasive species in the Aegean Sea. The study is based on research conducted in the eastern Aegean […]
New Vice International report directed by Laurent Laughlin, devoted to invasive fish species in the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean
Filming for a new Vice International report by award-winning journalist Laurent Laughlin, focusing on invasive fish species in the Aegean and the Mediterranean, with an emphasis on lionfish. In seas that are changing due to climate change as well as human intervention – such as the opening and recent widening of the Suez Canal – […]
The corals of the Aegean – A battle for their protection
Watch this short documentary featuring stunning images of the Aegean’s coralligenous habitats. It presents a 15-year scientific effort to locate and map them in the depths of the mesophotic zone (70–150 meters), aiming to raise awareness of and protect these unique ecosystems. A persistent collective effort in collaboration with fishers, the Municipality of Fourni, and […]
Observation of eggs of cuttlefish, squid and fish
Spring has arrived beneath the surface too Over the past days, we have been encountering eggs from cuttlefish, squid, and fish almost daily – scattered across both shallow and deeper waters. Small, silent signs of life beginning again. Each spring, these recordings bring a sense of hope. Despite the heavy footprint of human activity, marine […]
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 […]
Book Presentation at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens
At the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens, the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation presented Coralographies: the 7,500-year-old Coral Animalesque, a book by David Brooks inspired by two decades of research and conservation work dedicated to protecting the coralligenous ecosystems of the Aegean Sea. A Greek edition of the book will be released […]
Documentary on ‘The Mediterranean’s Hidden Coral’
“The Mediterranean’s Hidden Coral” – Watch the full documentary below (duration: 28 minutes), by China Global Television Network (CGTN). In the first collaboration between the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation and the CGTN television network, this documentary – which has already begun airing internationally – highlights a lesser-known, but extremely important aspect of Greece: the […]
Stingrays in a Posidonia Seagrass Meadow
The common stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) is one of the most characteristic rays of the Mediterranean Sea. It lives mainly in shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy seabeds, often buried in the sand. However, it is also frequently observed in Posidonia seagrass meadows, where it feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. One of its […]
Fish can talk!
Did you know that fish… talk? Fish produce sounds to communicate, attract mates, warn of danger, and “read” their environment. In murky or dark waters, sound is often far more useful than vision! In recent years, at the Archipelagos Institute, our researchers have been recording fish sounds in various areas of the Aegean Sea. Our […]
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 […]
