Bioacoustic Research – invaluable for a better understanding of marine mammal populations
As part of the JJBA Bioacoustics Conference that concluded today in Brest, France, Archipelagos Institute participated by presenting some of the results of its underwater acoustic research on Aegean cetacean populations. This research, which continues to be carried out in collaboration with Brunel University London, concerns the populations of short-beaked common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins […]
Sperm whales in the northern and central Aegean, as we keep up the continuous research in the Greek seas.
The sperm whale is the largest toothed whale in the world, with females measuring 8 – 12 meters and males 16 – 18 meters and weighing 24 and 57 tons respectively. It has a lifespan of fewer than 70 years. The species’ population in the Mediterranean Sea is smaller than 2,500 mature individuals. Distinctive characteristics: […]
After 2.5 months the same bellows were recorded in the unique marine area between Chios, Ikaria and Samos, above the sea trench that exceeds 1100 meters in depth.
After 2.5 months we recorded the same bellows in the unique marine area between Chios, Ikaria and Samos, above the sea trench that exceeds 1100 meters in depth. The bellows (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest toothfish on the planet with a length of 8-12 m for females and 16-18 m for males and weights of […]
The 35th Conference of the European Cetacean Society on “Marine Mammals and Human Activity: How is sustainable development in coastal areas possible?”
The 35th Conference of the European Cetacean Society (European Cetacean Society) with the general theme “Marine Mammals and Human Activity: How is sustainable development in coastal areas possible?” Some 500 scientists and researchers from all over the world participated in the conference. On behalf of Archipelagos Institute, marine mammal research coordinator Beatriz Tintore participated in […]
Our important focus on the Risso’s dolphin species
One of the most important marine mammal species we are focusing on at the moment is the Risso’s dolphin. They are one of the least studied and relatively unknown species of dolphins living in the Mediterranean, migrating in small groups over deep sea canyons. Archipelagos’ first record of Risso’s dolphin migration in the eastern Aegean […]
An adult Mediterranean seal was spotted yesterday on the West side of Samos, on an uncrowded beach
After being informed by local residents, researchers from the Archipelagos Institute specialising in marine mammals went to the site and observed from a distance the behaviour of the seal, which stayed on the shore for several hours and returned to the sea in the evening. It is estimated that it was found there during the […]
Photo-ID & Behavioral Assessments of Delphinus delphis in the Northern Aegean Sea
Yasas! Intern Alannah from the Marine Mammal Field here, currently doing a three-month internship at the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation. I’m currently pursuing a master’s in Marine Mammal Science at the University of Miami and have targeted a project directed towards behavioral assessment, delving into different subgroups of Delphinus delphis. My aim during my […]
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 […]
Hands-on Projects with the Marine Mammal Research & Conservation Team
My name is Sjoerd and I am in the last year of my Pre-bachelor’s in environmentalism. During my 3-month internship, I have been allowed to start a project. This project revolves around creating a rig that can record cetacean behaviour with the use of the Soundtrap ST4300HF and the Insta 360° camera. Something similar does […]
A special three-day research expedition to the Ikaria Trench
Archipelagos Marine Mammal Research team took part in a very interesting boat survey in the region of the Trench in the north of Ikaria island. This is a very rich biodiversity hotspot reaching 1400m depth, where there are still a lot of knowledge gaps to cover. This expedition, under ideal weather conditions allowed us to […]
