Marine Education in Focus: Archipelagos Joins Dialogue at the Sorbonne
May 10th 2025 Marine Education in Focus: Archipelagos Joins Dialogue at the Sorbonne The Archipelagos Institute recently participated in a working meeting at the Sorbonne University in Paris, centred on the theme of “Marine Education.” This Franco-Hellenic gathering brought together academics, researchers, policymakers in the education sector, and educators from both countries. The goal was […]
Triton Anchors Briefly in Wintery Ikaria Before Returning to the Depths
March 10th 2025 Triton Anchors Briefly in Wintery Ikaria Before Returning to the Depths “Triton” made a short stop earlier today in the village of Armenistis in wintery northern Ikaria. A few hours before the strong south winds start, we make the most of the temporary calm to continue our research in this special sea […]
Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation Featured on “Here We Are”
March 7th 2025 Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation Featured on “Here We Are” Watch the Archipelagos Institute on Greek National TV ERT1, in the series “Here We Are“ A winter research expedition at sea on board the sailing vessel “Triton” in the southern Aegean, focusing on the unique biodiversity of the Greek seas, but also […]
First Aid Training with the Hellenic Rescue Team of Samos
January 13th 2025 First Aid Training with the Hellenic Rescue Team of Samos The Hellenic Rescue Team of Samos Ελληνική Ομάδα Διάσωσης Παράρτημα Σάμου – Hellenic Rescue Team of Samos provided first aid training to over 60 members of the Archipelagos Institute’s research teams. This will be followed by practical rescue courses at sea under […]
From Soil to Sea: How Our Gardens Sustain Us
January 7th 2025 From Soil to Sea: How Our Gardens Sustain Us The winter vegetable gardens and fruit trees in Archipelagos’ research base keep producing as long as we tend to them daily. With the right nutrients in the soil, they have a natural defence against phytopathogens and do not even need organic plant protection. […]
Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center and Dolphin Sanctuary is under construction in the Aegean
December 12 2024 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 […]
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 […]
Sperm whale with wintry weather in the Aegean today!
November 15th 2024 Sperm whale with wintry weather in the Aegean today! As difficult as the conditions at sea are for humans right now, for true sea dwellers like this male sperm whale, conditions appear to be normal. After 20-30 million years of evolution, sperm whales have perfectly adapted not only to surface conditions, but […]
