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 […]
Sperm Whale – the largest toothed whale in the world, in the wintery Aegean.
December 10th 2024 Sperm Whale – the largest toothed whale in the world, in the wintery Aegean. It is starting a dive that will reach a depth of about 600 meters and will last almost an hour. Their migratory routes from the central Mediterranean reaches the marine region close to Athos Peninsula in northeastern Greece […]
Winter Research Expedition in the North Aegean with a Focus on Lemnos
November 27th 2024 Winter Research Expedition in the North Aegean with a Focus on Lemnos The winter research expedition of the Archipelagos Institute continues on in the North Aegean and the Thracian Sea up to the waters near the Athos Peninsula, despite the difficult weather conditions of the last few weeks. Our starting point is […]
Archipelagos’ research mission in the North Aegean and the Thracian Sea now continues on in the Limnos sea
November 22nd 2024 Archipelagos’ research mission in the North Aegean and the Thracian Sea now continues on in the Limnos sea. Limnos is a special island with a wealth of marine life that holds global environmental importance due to its geographical location and the geomorphology of the surrounding seas. The boats Triton and Naftilos are […]
