Naftilos
In the final days of the year, under winter conditions, the crew of the “Naftilos” is traveling in the waters of the Northern Dodecanese, with a brief stop for resupply on Leros. Our daily work continues with surveys of marine mammal populations, oceanographic measurements, and assessments of marine pollution. During the holiday period, although most […]
Every marine mammal has its own “identity”
For more than 25 years, the marine mammal researchers of the Archipelagos Institute have been working at sea throughout the year, collecting – among other data – hundreds of photographs of the cetaceans we document during each expedition. Through photo-identification, we recognize individual animals based on their unique markings. These markings result from interactions with […]
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 […]
Sperm whale
November in the Aegean, and the crew of Triton is monitoring a large male sperm whale at the moment it begins an impressive dive, descending to about 850 meters, in the area of the Ikaria trench. A few interesting facts about sperm whales, the giants of our seas. After 20-30 million years of evolution, sperm […]
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 […]
Dead Mediterranean monk seal
An adult male Mediterranean monk seal was found dead in the waters south of Samos Island, having likely drifted from a more southern part of the Aegean due to the strong southerly winds that prevailed over the past ten days. It was discovered by local residents, who notified the Archipelagos Institute, whose researchers arrived on […]
Weather Naftilos
Autumn weather out on the open sea, and the crew of Naftilos continues its research for a third day between Chios and Ikaria, heading east. With intermittent rain and sunny breaks, we carry on uninterrupted with highly important recordings of marine mammal populations, as well as the collection of data from the water column and […]
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 […]
The crew of Triton continues its route
The crew of Triton continues its route in the northern Dodecanese, to Arki, Marathi, and the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary in Lipsi. During our stop in Marathi, a small island of the Arki complex, we focused on maintenance work at the Archipelagos research station that has been operating since 2002. As this research station is […]
Turtle (Caretta caretta) information
Our daily companions in the depths of the northern Aegean… For about forty days now, we have been coexisting with this particular loggerhead sea turtle. We always encounter her in Posidonia seagrass meadows, reminding us how vital these forests of the sea are—not only for marine animals, but also for us humans. In these meadows, […]
