Τα Κοραλλιγενή Οικοσυστήματα των Φούρνων-Κορσεών Αποκτούν Θεσμική Προστασία
Τα παγκόσμιας περιβαλλοντικής σημασίας κοραλλιγενή οικοσυστήματα στο νησιωτικό σύμπλεγμα των Φούρνων Κορσεών χαρακτηρίστηκαν πλέον με ΦΕΚ ως “προστατευόμενος φυσικός σχηματισμός και προστατευόμενο τοπίο”. Αυτό αποτελεί ένα πολύ σημαντικό προηγούμενο για την προστασία των θαλασσών, καθώς είναι η πρώτη φορά που στην Ελλάδα θεσμοθετείται η προστασία αυτών των παραγωγικών και εν μέρει άγνωστων οικοσυστημάτων. Η ισχύουσα […]
Coralligenous Ecosystems around Fourni Island Officially Recognised and Protected
Coralligenous Ecosystems around Fourni Island Officially Recognised and Protected “The globally significant coralligenous ecosystems in the Fourni island complex have now been officially designated as a protected natural formation and landscape.” This marks a key milestone for marine conservation efforts in Greece, as it is the first time coralligenous ecosystems have received formal legal protection. […]
Beneath the Surface: Conservation Challenges in the Aegean’s Mesophotic Zone
May 20, 2025 Beneath the Surface: Conservation Challenges in the Aegean’s Mesophotic Zone At a depth of 69.4 meters: a glimpse into our ongoing extensive research at the Archipelagos Institute in the mesophotic zone of the Aegean Sea. While we document spectacular images of rare biodiversity, the human footprint remains distressingly visible even at these […]
Charting the Aegean: Science in Motion
May 19th 2025 Charting the Aegean: Science in Motion After two days of strong southern winds that kept us in the port of Evdilos, in northern Ikaria, we set out again at dawn into the open sea with Triton and its crew! We make the most of every window of favourable weather to continue our […]
The 36th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society Takes Place in the Azores with Key Participation from the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation
May 15th 2025 The 36th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society Takes Place in the Azores with Key Participation from the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation The 35th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society (ECS) is currently underway in the Azores, Portugal, gathering 745 specialised scientists from 51 countries. Under the theme “Navigating […]
Safeguarding the Hidden Reefs of Fourni: A Call to Protect the Mediterranean’s Underwater Treasures
May 12th 2025 Safeguarding the Hidden Reefs of Fourni: A Call to Protect the Mediterranean’s Underwater Treasures The research vessel Triton and its crew are currently operating in the waters of the Fourni Archipelago—a truly unique region of the Mediterranean made up of over 20 islands and islets, known for their remarkable underwater geomorphology. Beneath […]
The Golden Jackals of Samos: Guardians of the Island’s Ecosystem
May 9th 2025 The Golden Jackals of Samos: Guardians of the Island’s Ecosystem The golden jackal is a fascinating and highly adaptable mammal, and the island of Samos is home to one of the very few island populations in Europe. Genetically distinct from its mainland Balkan relatives, the Samos jackal population represents a unique part […]
Fruits of Posidonia seagrass on the Shores – Help Document This Rare Phenomenon
May 6th 2025 Fruits of Posidonia seagrass on the Shores – Help Document This Rare Phenomenon Over the past several days, citizens and organisations along Greece’s coastal regions, particularly in the Ionian Sea, have reported unusually large accumulations of Posidonia oceanica fruits along the shoreline. This rare natural event, which occurs only every few years, […]
Striped Dolphins in the Aegean – A Springtime Encounter
May 1st 2025 Striped Dolphins in the Aegean – A Springtime Encounter They may look familiar, but striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) are a rare sight in coastal waters. These marine mammals typically inhabit the open sea, steering clear of shorelines and never approaching fishing gear. They are easily recognisable by the bold black stripe that […]
“In the Next 10–20 Years, Eating Fish May No Longer Be Safe” — Microplastics in Greek Seas
April 28th 2025 “In the Next 10–20 Years, Eating Fish May No Longer Be Safe” — Microplastics in Greek Seas We have yet to fully grasp the burden we are leaving future generations — or how deeply we have already compromised our own quality of life. After collecting and analysing over 30,000 samples and publishing […]
