International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women in Science!
March 8th 2025 International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women in Science! Today, we honour the incredible women working to protect our planet. From marine conservation to biodiversity research and environmental advocacy, women play a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable future. For 26 years, women have comprised the majority of the driving force of […]
There are serious concerns about the transport of 5 dolphins over 10,000 km from Greece to Florida…
January 28th 2025 There are serious concerns about the transport of 5 dolphins over 10,000 km from Greece to Florida… The planned transfer of five dolphins from Athens Zoo to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida, USA, is indicative of what we understand, or don’t understand, about the commercial exploitation and abuse of animals. If […]
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 […]
The launch of Sharing Ocean Science For Responsible Business- a major Mediterranean initiative
The Sharing Ocean Science For Responsible Business action, a major Mediterranean initiative based on the collaboration between the French organisations Pure Ocean, HLD Funds, Proman France, the Italian Sapienza Università di Roma and the Archipelagos Institute for Marine Conservation, was launched in Marseille last days. Our common goal is to develop practices that businesses of […]
The research boat “Pinelopi” was launched yesterday after its annual repair
The research boat “Pinelopi” was launched yesterday after Archipelagos’ captains and crew completed its annual repairs. She is now ready to start, for the 23rd year, its challenging trips in the Aegean Sea. “Pinelopi” is a traditional two-masted sailing vessel (schooner) made of steel. She was constructed as a replica of a renowned sailing boat […]
Discovering the Fascinating Marine World of the Aegean Sea – A webinar for young people of all ages!
The Consulate General of Greece in Boston, in collaboration with the Institute of Eastern Mediterranean Studies at Emmanuel College and with the Archipelagos – Institute of Marine Conservation will bring the Aegean Sea to the USA on the 29th of May at 11:00 Boston (EDT)/ 18:00 Athens (EEST). In the webinar you will experience impressive audiovisual material from the biodiversity of […]
Limiting the environmental footprint caused to our seas by our daily habits: Collaboration between the Archipelagos Institute and KORRES
When we talk about protecting the environment and combating pollution, our mind usually goes to causes and causers that are difficult for us as citizens to influence, such as industrial pollution. Frequently do not think about the large environmental footprint caused by our daily consumption habits, i.e. the personal hygiene products, cosmetics and cleaning products […]
2 Urgent Patient Transfers by Archipelagos Institute’s boat
Despite the rough weather conditions prevailing in the Aegean these days, Archipelagos Institute was asked carry out within 1 day 2 emergency transfers of patients with serious health problems (not COVID 19) from a small to a larger island. With a continuous presence for over 24 years in the Aegean, there have been numerous similar […]
The Efkranti Award was Granted to the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation
It was a great honor but also great moral support for all those who comprise Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation to be granted the Efkranti Award “Marilena Laskaridi” for the naval culture excellence and for the support to the Hellenic nautical heritage and tradition. The Efkanti award ceremony was carried out for the 12th successive […]
The Aegean Explorer travels to the small islands of the Cyclades
As the human impact on our seas grows in quality and quantity, we recognize the immense need to intensify the effectiveness of Archipelagos Institute activities for the protection of our seas. Therefore our new research boat, the Aegean Explorer will be a catalyst. It is an old boat with a very good structure that has […]
