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 […]
In just one generation, over 1,000 alien species have entered the Mediterranean!
The spread of new marine species is a natural process, but human activities — such as the opening and widening of the Suez Canal, overfishing, and the transfer of ballast water from commercial ships — have dramatically accelerated it. When ecosystems are weakened by overfishing and human impact, they create “gaps” that are filled by […]
Med Sea alliance
The Archipelagos Institute is currently participating in a working meeting in Barcelona of the international network of environmental organizations Med Sea Alliance. With the participation of 16 environmental organisations from Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco, Belgium and the United Kingdom, as well as 2 international organisations, the meeting focuses on the development […]
Documented Environmental Crime in the Tanos Riverbed (eastern Peloponnese)
Documented Environmental Crime in the Tanos Riverbed (eastern Peloponnese), raises urgent concerns about illegal dumping and severe ecosystem degradation At a time when hundreds of millions of euros are being poured into “marine conservation” from national and EU funds, and bold nature-protection initiatives are being proclaimed, the reality in Greece, regrettably, still resembles that of […]
Local Ecological Knowledge Fourni
On Saturday in Fourni island, our crew dedicated the day to Local Ecological Knowledge and to results that can be achieved through long-term sincere collaboration founded on genuine respect for each place and its people. Local Ecological Knowledge, the accumulated experiential knowledge that local communities hold about their natural environment,was only relatively recently described by […]
Microplastics
From our field laboratories and aboard the research vessels Triton and Aegean Explorer, we have been recording the levels of plastic and microplastic pollution in Greek seas for 15 years. What we must share with you is that the presence of microplastic fibers and plastic fragments in the samples we collect and analyze has skyrocketed […]
Autumn in the Aegean
Autumn has arrived in the Aegean Sea, bringing heavy rains and a sharp drop in temperature. Our vessel Triton is being prepared for the harsher months ahead. Our mission: not to miss a single day at sea. In this demanding journey, every bit of support moral and material is invaluable.
Mass stranding of at least four Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris)
Mass stranding of at least four Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) was recorded yesterday in southeastern Crete. The four cetaceans stranded almost simultaneously on neighboring shores. Another whale was found stranded alive, and was guided back into the sea–its fate still remains unknown. It is, however, highly likely that more beaked whales have died in […]
Mahi Mahi
Mahi mahi – one more invaluable resident of our seas. It is a particularly important species in our waters, as it preys on young silver-cheeked toadfish – one of the most problematic invasive species that are spreading at an alarming rate in the Greek seas. It is therefore crucial to recognize that the overfishing of […]
Turtle (Caretta caretta) information
Our daily companions in the depths of the northern Aegean… For about forty days now, we have been coexisting with this particular loggerhead sea turtle. We always encounter her in Posidonia seagrass meadows, reminding us how vital these forests of the sea are—not only for marine animals, but also for us humans. In these meadows, […]
