Alarming Extent of Plastic Pollution in the Greek Seas
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
Fragments and fibres of plastic waste exposed to the environment are already ubiquitous to all levels of the ecosystems and food chains of the Greek seas. This is according to the results of multi-level research conducted by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation. Idyllic Tourist Destination or Open Landfill? At a time when the Greek
- Published in Laboratory Research, News, Press Releases
Microplastic Fibers in Dolphin Stomachs in the Aegean: Preliminary Results of Surveys are Cause for Concern
Monday, 31 July 2017
The preliminary results of one of the world’s first surveys to assess the content of microscopic plastic fibers in dolphin stomachs found dead on the Aegean coasts are extremely worrying! The research, carried out by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, in which parts of the digestive system of 7 dolphins were analyzed, has detected
- Published in Laboratory Research, News
Applying Small Scale RES in Action
Thursday, 07 July 2016
Apart from Archipelagos’ research and conservation actions, over the last years we have been experimenting with small scale applications of renewable energy sources (RES). Archipelagos’ renewable energy research team is one of the most creative and active teams. They are experimenting with using small scale RES applications, such as solar desalinators, wind generators, solar panels,
- Published in Laboratory Research, News
Deceased Dolphin in the Aegean: Plastics to Blame
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Another unlucky bottlenose dolphin found dead in Samos island last weekend. The Archipelagos team was able to locate the stranded dolphin with the help of local fishermen. According to researchers at Archipelagos, it was an adult male bottlenose dolphin with a length of three meters. From the autopsy carried out on the spot we could
- Published in Destructive Industrial Practices, Laboratory Research
Plastics and rubbish drowning Greek ecosystems
Wednesday, 01 October 2014
The first autumn rains initiated a destructive journey of tons of plastic and other debris, which had mostly been accumulating on the roadsides throughout Greece, towards the sea. For many months, this garbage was “waiting” for the local authorities or communities to act, for their collection, with no response! It is unfortunate to see such
- Published in Laboratory Research, Mass Media
Workshop with the Local Communities: “Litter in the sea – the effects on humans”
Friday, 19 September 2014
On Saturday 13th of September, the educational workshop “Litter in the sea – The effects on humans” (organised by the Society of Active Citizens of Samos, Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation and Samos Divers) was held, with the participation of the local community and representatives of various local bodies. The aim of this workshop was
- Published in Laboratory Research, Press Releases
Environmental Crime in Andros: 200.000cm3 of rubbish entered the Aegean
Monday, 21 March 2011
The heavy rainfalls of last month revealed in the most forceful and, at the same time, the most tragic way, a chronic crime that takes place in Stavropeda of Andros from the 1970’s. Tons of plastic and other rubbish were washed away from the illegal dump and buried the neighboring Shinias beach, while also covered
- Published in Laboratory Research, Marine Conservation, Press Releases