Naftilos
In the final days of the year, under winter conditions, the crew of the “Naftilos” is traveling in the waters of the Northern Dodecanese, with a brief stop for resupply on Leros. Our daily work continues with surveys of marine mammal populations, oceanographic measurements, and assessments of marine pollution. During the holiday period, although most […]
Every marine mammal has its own “identity”
For more than 25 years, the marine mammal researchers of the Archipelagos Institute have been working at sea throughout the year, collecting – among other data – hundreds of photographs of the cetaceans we document during each expedition. Through photo-identification, we recognize individual animals based on their unique markings. These markings result from interactions with […]
4 years of collaboration with University Malaysia Terengganu!
A very interesting and highly valuable collaboration for marine research has been ongoing for the past four years between Terengganu University in Malaysia and the Archipelagos Institute. This autumn, Terengganu University students Mohamad Amirul Bin Jamaluddin and Muhammad Aidil Haikal bin Biamin received a scholarship from Archipelagos Institute and are actively participating in research at […]
Natural selection in action (Mahi Mahi)
Natural selection in action Aboard Triton in the northeastern Aegean, we are capturing hundreds of images that give us hope that it is not too late for life in our seas. Despite the fact that within only a few decades our generations have caused such an unprecedented impact to our seas, overfishing being a major […]
Sperm whale
November in the Aegean, and the crew of Triton is monitoring a large male sperm whale at the moment it begins an impressive dive, descending to about 850 meters, in the area of the Ikaria trench. A few interesting facts about sperm whales, the giants of our seas. After 20-30 million years of evolution, sperm […]
International Documentary Showcases the Hidden Wonders of the Aegean Sea
International Documentary Showcases the Hidden Wonders of the Aegean Sea Produced for China’s Global News Network (CGTN) Filming is underway in the Northeastern Aegean Sea, with the third day of shooting taking place aboard the research vessel “Triton”. The Archipelagos team continues its work at sea, collecting data and implementing conservation actions that are being […]
In just one generation, over 1,000 alien species have entered the Mediterranean!
The spread of new marine species is a natural process, but human activities — such as the opening and widening of the Suez Canal, overfishing, and the transfer of ballast water from commercial ships — have dramatically accelerated it. When ecosystems are weakened by overfishing and human impact, they create “gaps” that are filled by […]
Dead Mediterranean monk seal
An adult male Mediterranean monk seal was found dead in the waters south of Samos Island, having likely drifted from a more southern part of the Aegean due to the strong southerly winds that prevailed over the past ten days. It was discovered by local residents, who notified the Archipelagos Institute, whose researchers arrived on […]
Med Sea alliance
The Archipelagos Institute is currently participating in a working meeting in Barcelona of the international network of environmental organizations Med Sea Alliance. With the participation of 16 environmental organisations from Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco, Belgium and the United Kingdom, as well as 2 international organisations, the meeting focuses on the development […]
Documented Environmental Crime in the Tanos Riverbed (eastern Peloponnese)
Documented Environmental Crime in the Tanos Riverbed (eastern Peloponnese), raises urgent concerns about illegal dumping and severe ecosystem degradation At a time when hundreds of millions of euros are being poured into “marine conservation” from national and EU funds, and bold nature-protection initiatives are being proclaimed, the reality in Greece, regrettably, still resembles that of […]
