Another Abuse of Marine Mammals: Our Tolerance Is Complicity
The images of sea lions remaining for at least seven years trapped in a concrete tank at the Attica Zoological Park in Greece are a powerful reminder that we need to reconsider what is acceptable as a society and what is not. We live in an era where we seek to revise ethical norms […]
Άλλη μια Κακοποίηση Θαλάσσιων Θηλαστικών: Η Ανοχή Μας Είναι Συνενοχή
Οι εικόνες των θαλάσσιων λεόντων που παραμένουν για τουλάχιστον επτά χρόνια εγκλωβισμένοι σε μια τσιμεντένια δεξαμενή στο Αττικό Ζωολογικό Πάρκο αποτελούν μια ισχυρή υπενθύμιση ότι πρέπει να επανεξετάσουμε τι θεωρούμε αποδεκτό ως κοινωνία και τι όχι. Ζούμε μια εποχή όπου επιδιώκουμε να αναθεωρήσουμε τους ηθικούς κανόνες και το νομικό πλαίσιο ώστε να προστατεύουμε […]
Another day of working on the preparation of the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary
Another day of working on the preparation of the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary, in one of the most beautiful corners of the country, on the island of Lipsi. Τhe core of the sanctuary is what Archipelagos’ researchers call the “hospital of the sea.” This project has been built and prepared over the past years by […]
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 […]
International Visitors at the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary Project
At Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation an important visit took place by Queen Sofia of Spain, along with the Greek Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy, Mr. Giorgos Amiras, the General Secretary of Natural Environment & Water, Prof. Konstantinos Aravosis and the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Enrique Viguera. The Queen was accompanied by distinguished guests […]
Archipelagos and KORRES Join Forces to Reduce the Impact of Everyday Habits on Our Seas
When we talk about protecting the environment and combating pollution, our mind usually goes to causes and causers that are difficult for us as citizens to influence, such as industrial pollution. Frequently do not think about the large environmental footprint caused by our daily consumption habits, i.e. the personal hygiene products, cosmetics and cleaning products […]
Koufonisia Classical Music Festival 2020 supports the conservation efforts of Archipelagos Institute
Koufonisia Classical Music Festival 2020 supports the conservation efforts of Archipelagos-Institute of Marine Conservation and more specifically, the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary that is currently under construction on the island of Lipsi. With the aim of cultural decentralization, Koufonisia Classical Music Festival 2020 is being held for the 5th consecutive year, from July 19th to […]
The President of the Hellenic Republic’s visit to Archipelagos research vessel, the Aegean Explorer
Yesterday, during the President of the Republic’s visit to the remote islands of Agathonisi and Lipsi, Mrs Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the research vessel, Aegean Explorer. During her meeting with Archipelagos Institute’s directors and heads of research, she was informed of Archipelagos’ actions and work over the past two decades, the Aegean Explorer’s conservation work and […]
Award to Archipelagos: Best Heroic Act of Environmental Stewardship
The Short Documentary Film presenting the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary, currently under construction by Archipelagos on the Island of Lipsi, won the award for the “Best Heroic Act of Environmental Stewardship” at the World Whale Film Festival in Maui, Hawaii! The recipient of this award is selected by the festival’s audience, who had to choose […]
Strandings of Rare Species on the Shores of the Aegean
As Archipelagos’ conservation work continues in the Aegean despite the difficult weather conditions, we would like to share with you the sad reality we face in our seas. Responding to incidents of live or dead strandings of rare species along the Greek coasts, reported by citizens or port authorities, is not news for us but […]
