Students from Aegean Islands visit the Archipelagos Institute
Environmental education, awareness, and the engagement of the new generation of island residents in issues related to the marine environment and its protection have been one of the core priorities of the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation for the past 27 years. It is a reality that younger generations are not only gradually leaving professions […]
New scientific publication on Invasive Species in the Aegean Sea
A new scientific publication by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, in collaboration with researchers from Cardiff University (Wales), the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, and KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia), examines invasive species in the Aegean Sea. The study is based on research conducted in the eastern Aegean […]
Young Striped Dolphin stranded on the Northern Coast of Samos
A young male striped dolphin was found stranded on the northern coast of Samos following several days of strong northerly winds. Members of the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation’s stranding response teams, which remain on constant alert in multiple areas across the Aegean Sea, immediately travelled to the site to conduct an examination. Initial findings […]
New Vice International report directed by Laurent Laughlin, devoted to invasive fish species in the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean
Filming for a new Vice International report by award-winning journalist Laurent Laughlin, focusing on invasive fish species in the Aegean and the Mediterranean, with an emphasis on lionfish. In seas that are changing due to climate change as well as human intervention – such as the opening and recent widening of the Suez Canal – […]
The corals of the Aegean : A battle for their protection
Watch this short documentary featuring stunning images of the Aegean’s coralligenous habitats. It presents a 15-year scientific effort to locate and map them in the depths of the mesophotic zone (70–150 meters), aiming to raise awareness of and protect these unique ecosystems. A persistent collective effort in collaboration with fishers, the Municipality of Fourni, and […]
Observation of eggs of cuttlefish, squid and fish
Spring has arrived beneath the surface too Over the past days, we have been encountering eggs from cuttlefish, squid, and fish almost daily – scattered across both shallow and deeper waters. Small, silent signs of life beginning again. Each spring, these recordings bring a sense of hope. Despite the heavy footprint of human activity, marine […]
The endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal
The Mediterranean monk seal is one of the most endangered mammals in Europe and the rarest seal species in the world. For thousands of years, it was found throughout the Mediterranean and was deeply connected to the myths and legends of coastal communities. Today, the species has undergone a dramatic decline. It is estimated that […]
Zooplankton and phytoplankton
Microscopic yet crucial: zooplankton and phytoplankton form the foundation of marine life, supporting the entire food chain. Zooplankton includes, among other, the early life stages of many fish, marking the beginning of their life in the sea. They play a crucial role in the carbon cycle, absorbing large amounts of CO₂. They are threatened […]
Book Presentation at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens
At the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens, the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation presented Coralographies: the 7,500-year-old Coral Animalesque, a book by David Brooks inspired by two decades of research and conservation work dedicated to protecting the coralligenous ecosystems of the Aegean Sea. A Greek edition of the book will be released […]
Photo identification of Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are best known for their presence on nesting beaches during the summer. However, their lives and behaviour in Greek waters throughout the rest of the year remain largely unknown. In the Posidonia seagrass meadows of the Aegean Sea, we frequently encounter sea turtles, primarily loggerhead turtles, but also green turtles. These invaluable underwater […]
