Parliamentary Question to the Minister of Environment on Delays in the Licensing Process for the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary
Parliamentary Question to the Minister of Environment on Delays in the Licensing Process for the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary Members of Parliament from the Socialist Party PASOK — Manolis Christodoulakis, Manolis Hnarís, and Giorgos Nikitiadis — submitted a formal question in Parliament to former Minister of Environment and Energy, Theodoros Skylakakis, regarding the “unjustified” delay […]
Η Γαλλία παρεμβαίνει για να ενισχύσει το πρωτοποριακό καταφύγιο των δελφινιών της Ελλάδας
Άρθρο που εκδόθηκε από το διεθνές μέσο Greek Reporter που αναφέρεται σε εξελίξεις που αφορούν το υπό δημιούργια Καταφύγιο Θαλάσσιας Ζωής Αιγαίου, καθώς και το διεθνές ενδιαφέρον για το θέμα από το Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος της Γαλλίας και από ειδικούς επιστήμονες από το εξωτερικό. Ιδιαίτερη αναφορά γίνεται στην επί 7 χρόνια κωλυσιεργία και στοχευμένη γραφειοκρατική παρεμπόδιση […]
Revealing Article by Greek Reporter: France Steps In to Support Greece’s First Dolphin Sanctuary
Revealing Article by Greek Reporter: France Steps In to Support Greece’s First Dolphin Sanctuary A revealing article from the international outlet Greek Reporter highlights developments concerning the under-construction Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary, as well as growing international interest from France’s Ministry of Environment and global marine mammal experts. The piece draws particular attention to a […]
Bottlenose Dolphins in the Southern Aegean Sea
Bottlenose Dolphins in the Southern Aegean Sea We share one of the hundreds of images we have recorded over the past few days on board. Understanding the behaviour of these highly intelligent mammals, especially how they are affected by anthropogenic threats and how they can ultimately be protected, requires long-term research and continuous recording throughout […]
Al Jazeera’s International “Dolphin Sanctuary” – “Women Make Science”
Al Jazeera’s International “Dolphin Sanctuary” – “Women Make Science” Following the recent rebroadcast of Al Jazeera’s Dolphin Sanctuary episode, part of the “Women Make Science” series, we’re excited to share this powerful documentary with you once again. The film highlights decades of dedicated work by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, with a special focus on […]
A Short Documentary: The Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary
Following our previous post, we are sharing a short documentary about the Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary, which is currently being established.This documentary was awarded “Best Heroic Act of Environmental Stewardship” at the World Whale Film Festival in Maui, Hawaii.It was also screened at the 14th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival.The documentary was produced by Clawed […]
There are serious concerns about the transport of 5 dolphins over 10,000 km from Greece to Florida…
There are serious concerns about the transport of 5 dolphins over 10,000 km from Greece to Florida… The planned transfer of five dolphins from Athens Zoo to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida, USA, is indicative of what we understand, or don’t understand, about the commercial exploitation and abuse of animals. If the transfer goes […]
Pioneering Dolphin Sanctuary in Greece Remains in Limbo
International Press – Greek Reporter Pioneering Dolphin Sanctuary in Greece Remains in Limbo 📖 Read the full article HERE: In a remote corner of the eastern Aegean Sea, on the north side of the tiny island of Lipsi, lies a small bay that few know about. Surrounded by pristine waters, this peaceful bit of Greece’s […]
Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center and Dolphin Sanctuary is under construction in the Aegean
6.5 years of targeted bureaucratic obstructions have delayed the implementation of this vital endeavour. A groundbreaking initiative in the Mediterranean, a Rehabilitation Centre for Marine Species, is currently under construction on the Aegean island of Lipsi. This center is also set to become a model sanctuary for rehabilitating former captive dolphins. The licensing process began […]
Ms. Anastasia Miliou’s meeting with the French Ambassador for Polar and Maritime Issues, Olivier Poivre d’Arvor
The Scientific Director of Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, Anastasia Miliou met with the French Ambassador for Polar and Maritime Issues, Olivier Poivre d’Arvor and Katerina Spyropoulou, Attaché for Scientific and University Cooperation of the French Embassy in Greece. Sharing a common concern for the state of the Mediterranean marine ecosystems, fish stocks and protected […]
