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 […]

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 […]

Star channel segment on corals!

Feature report on Star Channel’s news segment, highlighting the recent research and the proposal for the immediate and effective protection of coralligenous ecosystems of global environmental importance, located in the deep waters of the Fourni island complex. In close collaboration with local fisheries, the Municipality of Fourni, and academic and research institutions from Greece and […]

On board the Triton with Agence France-Presse (AFP), in the central Aegean Sea

The rare ecosystems and unique species of the Aegean, as revealed through continuous and targeted scientific research, are of global significance — especially those that still survive in the deep waters. It is crucial to raise awareness and to share the responsibility for their protection. But what is truly urgent now is the immediate establishment […]

Coralligenous Habitats Under Stress: Evaluating Ecological and Legal Gaps in Marine Protection in Fourni, Greece

May 28, 2025  Coralligenous Habitats Under Stress: Evaluating Ecological and Legal Gaps in Marine Protection in Fourni, Greece Feature report on Star Channel’s news segment, highlighting the recent research and the proposal for the immediate and effective protection of coralligenous ecosystems of global environmental importance, located in the deep waters of the Fourni island complex. […]

Deep-Sea Biodiversity in the Aegean: A Call for Immediate Conservation Action

May 25, 2025  Deep-Sea Biodiversity in the Aegean: A Call for Immediate Conservation Action With the French AFP News Agency sailing on the sailboat Trita, in the central Aegean The Aegean’s rare ecosystems and unique species, as revealed through ongoing and targeted scientific research, are of global interest — especially those that still survive in […]

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation Featured on “Here We Are”

March 7th 2025 Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation Featured on “Here We Are” Watch the Archipelagos Institute on Greek National TV ERT1, in the series “Here We Are“ A winter research expedition at sea on board the sailing vessel “Triton” in the southern Aegean, focusing on the unique biodiversity of the Greek seas, but also […]

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 […]

Deep-Sea and Seagrass Conservation – Product Report

This product report is part of a project internship and was commissioned by Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation. This product report goes in-depth on the target group, requirements, and design choices of the products made. The first products made are maps for the report on the results of the surveys done last year on the […]