Microplastic Fibres-From a Seawater Sample in the Aegean Sea
In every new sample we analyze – the amount of plastic fibers and fragments approaches – and often surpasses – that of the planktonic organisms themselves. 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 […]
Suspicious Activities of 32 Turkish Fishing Vessels in the Aegean and Ionian Seas Over the Past Month
Suspicious Activities of 32 Turkish Fishing Vessels in the Aegean and Ionian Seas Over the Past Month Over the past few weeks, 32 large Turkish vessels, fishing purse seiners and tugboats, have been towing cages with unknown quantities of live tuna. They are traveling from Malta to Turkey and are showing suspicious activity through unjustifiably […]
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. […]
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 […]
Safeguarding the Hidden Reefs of Fourni: A Call to Protect the Mediterranean’s Underwater Treasures
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 surface, some […]
“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 […]
Protecting Agathonisi: Research, Overfishing, and the Fight for Survival in the Northern Dodecanese
April 27th 2025 Protecting Agathonisi: Research, Overfishing, and the Fight for Survival in the Northern Dodecanese With the Aegean Explorer and its crew, we are currently focusing on the Northern Dodecanese and the area of Agathonisi island, just before the strong north winds start again in the Aegean. As the sailing vessel Triton is in […]
Archipelagos Institute Participates in Greek Parliamentary Committee Discussion on Lionfish Population Control
February 19th 2025 Archipelagos Institute Participates in Greek Parliamentary Committee Discussion on Lionfish Population Control The Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation recently took part in a session of the Greek Parliament’s Subcommittee on Water Resources, under the Special Standing Committee on Environmental Protection. The session focused on strategies for managing the population of lionfish (Pterois […]
Curious Dolphins, Fragile Depths: A Call to Protect the Aegean
Curious Dolphins, Fragile Depths: A Call to Protect the Aegean An unexpected encounter occurred between humans and dolphins in the waters of the Fourni Island archipelago. After the deep divers from UNDER THE POLE completed a dive to survey coralligenous habitats at a depth of 100 meters, their slow ascent, lasting over three hours for […]
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 […]
