Planting underwater Posidonia seagrass gardens
This great effort, which began 7 years ago, continues at an intensive pace from early spring until the end of the year. Our goal is to contribute to reversing the ever-increasing destruction of Posidonia seagrass meadows in Greek seas. Since 2018, the Archipelagos Institute has been developing and implementing experimental underwater seagrass planting techniques, in […]
Archipelagos’ organic gardens
Our fresh produce is the daily reward from our organic gardens. With the research teams of the Archipelagos Institute made up of at least 100 people, both at sea and on land, we collectively win the daily challenge of achieving food self-sufficiency, producing almost all of our nutritional needs from garden vegetables, all year round. […]
Jellyfish & the Unnecessary Summer Panic…
Once again this summer, media hype is fueling fear over “dangerous jellyfish invasions.” But it’s time to replace fear with knowledge — so we can be less vulnerable and better equipped to protect our seas. Yes, jellyfish populations can temporarily rise in certain areas. But in most cases, media coverage exaggerates the scale of the […]
Penn state course
Field course “Sustainable Solutions for Challenges in the Mediterranean” An interdisciplinary field course titled “Sustainable Solutions for Marine Conservation Challenges in the Mediterranean” has just concluded in the eastern Aegean. It took place aboard the research vessel Triton and at the research bases of the Archipelagos Institute on Samos and Lipsi islands. This course is […]
Risso’s Dolphin
A Unique Resident of the Aegean Sea! One of the most important, yet lesser-known marine mammal species studied for years by the research team of the Archipelagos Institute is the Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus). They live in small groups and migrate over deep-sea trenches and underwater canyons. The first recorded observation of its migration in […]
On board the Triton with Agence France-Presse (AFP), in the central Aegean Sea
The rare ecosystems and unique species of the Aegean, as revealed through continuous and targeted scientific research, are of global significance — especially those that still survive in the deep waters. It is crucial to raise awareness and to share the responsibility for their protection. But what is truly urgent now is the immediate establishment […]
Survey Ikaria weather
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 favorable weather to continue our multi-layered research — from studying surface waters for zooplankton […]
Destructive Fishing in the Aegean: Fueling an Environmental, Social, and Food Security Crisis
For decades, Greece has persistently undermined its fisheries sector through ineffective and often destructive management practices—an approach that has reached a critical tipping point today. As a result, the country’s marine environments are increasingly depleted, vulnerable and productive ecosystems are being severely damaged, and traditional fishing livelihoods are becoming unviable. At the same time, numerous […]
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 […]
