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The Aegean Sea is one of most important marine biodiversity hotspots in the Mediterranean, supporting key populations of cetaceans (dolphins and whales), Mediterranean monk seals and sea turtles. Archipelagos’ Marine Mammal Research Team uses the equipped sailing boats “Pinelopi” and “Naftilos”, as well as the research boat “Aegean Explorer” and the speed boat “Asterias” to monitor the regional status of marine mammal and sea turtle populations and their habitats in the Aegean, an area where data relating to these species is largely deficient. During day-long or multi-day research trips, the team gathers data on species populations and their respective threats, identifying critical habitats, and quantifies human and environmental impacts to fill these knowledge gaps.
The marine mammal team monitors the habitat use, abundance and distribution of cetaceans, as well as Mediterranean monk seals and sea turtles in various regions of the Greek seas. This is done by studying population structures, group dynamics, and behavior via visual and acoustic data collected on board one of our three research vessels with specialized equipment. The team also investigates the impact of major threats, such as fishing and tourism and plastic debris, on cetacean behavior. The target of our research is the implementation of efficient conservation measures and management policies. This internship will provide interns with valuable skill sets in data collection and equipment use, as well as data analysis and report writing. These skills set the foundation for a professional career in marine mammal research, marine conservation and environmental management.
This internship program is available for students, graduates and researchers of marine, ecological and environmental sciences and/or veterinary medicine. Applicants must be able to work both independently and as part of a dynamic, multicultural, multidisciplinary team. During multi-day expeditions, the research team lives on the boat, so applicants must be able to live in tight quarters for several days at a time.
• Working towards or completion of a marine related scientific degree
• Accurate data entry
• Knowledge in the application of statistics, with some experience in a programming language such as R or Python.
• Good knowledge of the marine environment
• Experience with scientific surveying
• Fluency in English
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Motivation to live in remote places with simple facilities
• Sincere desire to work towards Archipelagos’ conservation efforts
We offer an internship at an inspiring institute with experts on coastal conservation. You have the opportunity to collect data for writing a thesis, scientific publications or increasing your skillset within the marine conservation sector. Internships range from 3 - 12 months, although shorter or longer internship periods may be arranged to cover the needs of groups or individuals. As Archipelagos is a non-profit research institute, the internships we offer are unpaid. The experience requires an internship weekly fee of 225 - 270 euros to cover living and research expenses (e.g. housing, 3 meals a day, public liability insurance and other research facilities). Students and recent graduates and researchers are advised to search for possible funding through their universities, by getting in touch with the International Office/ Placement/ Erasmus+ Offices at their Universities or other relevant grant providing organizations in their region.
To apply for this internship, please send an email to our admissions team outlining your program of interest and requesting an application form - admission[email protected]. We will get back to you within 2 working days.
Start your career with a unique experience in the Aegean Sea!
Join Archipelagos Institute in our effort in the GIS and remote sensing team!🧭
For more information:
https://archipelago.gr/en/get-involved/placements-and-internships/
[email protected]
#archipelagos #wearearchipelagos #savetheaegean #greece #researchforconservation #innovation #oceanscience #mediterraneansea #aegeansea #internshipopportunity #internshipprogram #students
Start your career with a unique experience in the Aegean Sea!
Join Archipelagos Institute in our effort in the GIS and remote sensing team!🧭
For more information:
https://archipelago.gr/en/get-involved/placements-and-internships/
[email protected]
#archipelagos #wearearchipelagos #savetheaegean #greece #researchforconservation #innovation #oceanscience #mediterraneansea #aegeansea #internshipopportunity #internshipprogram #students ...
Daily morning collection of crops from our garden 🌱
At the Archipelagos Institute, we don`t just plant the seabed with Posidonia seagrass meadows. We also plant our organic fruits and vegetables, covering a large extent of our nutritional needs, all year round, with good quality organic products.
If your travels bring you to the new research base of the Archipelagos Institute, in Agios Konstantinos of Samos, we will be happy to offer you products from our garden.
Good morning to everyone from the Aegean!
#wearearchipelagos #samos #planting #garden #fruitandveg #organicfood
Daily morning collection of crops from our garden 🌱
At the Archipelagos Institute, we don`t just plant the seabed with Posidonia seagrass meadows. We also plant our organic fruits and vegetables, covering a large extent of our nutritional needs, all year round, with good quality organic products.
If your travels bring you to the new research base of the Archipelagos Institute, in Agios Konstantinos of Samos, we will be happy to offer you products from our garden.
Good morning to everyone from the Aegean!
#wearearchipelagos #samos #planting #garden #fruitandveg #organicfood ...
These days aboard the Aegean Explorer in the NE Aegean, we are recording large shoals of hundreds of juvenile bluefin tuna.
Despite the numerous problems of our seas, such findings give us hope that it is not too late and that there is room to reverse some of the human-caused destruction of our seas, even if it has already been delayed for too many decades.
The Mediterranean Sea is an important spawning ground for bluefin tuna, a species that migrates over 8,000km/year to reach its main feeding grounds in the eastern Atlantic, from Norway to West Africa.
It is one of the most overfished species of fish. Although each female tuna releases into the sea more than 10 million eggs/year, their slow reproductive maturity (at 3-5 years) combined with the fact that they gather in large shoals to reproduce, makes the populations of the species particularly vulnerable to overfishing.
The bluefin tuna can reach up to 3 metres in length and 700 kg in weight, and its lifespan can reach up to 40 years. It can dive up to 500-1000 metres deep, while it swims at a speed of up to 70km/hour.
Bluefin tuna is a very important species for the Mediterranean, as it is a top predator and determines the balance of marine ecosystems.
#savetheaegean #mediteranneansea #fish #marinebiodiversity #wearearchipelagos #marinelife #archipelagos #greece #aegeansea
These days aboard the Aegean Explorer in the NE Aegean, we are recording large shoals of hundreds of juvenile bluefin tuna.
Despite the numerous problems of our seas, such findings give us hope that it is not too late and that there is room to reverse some of the human-caused destruction of our seas, even if it has already been delayed for too many decades.
The Mediterranean Sea is an important spawning ground for bluefin tuna, a species that migrates over 8,000km/year to reach its main feeding grounds in the eastern Atlantic, from Norway to West Africa.
It is one of the most overfished species of fish. Although each female tuna releases into the sea more than 10 million eggs/year, their slow reproductive maturity (at 3-5 years) combined with the fact that they gather in large shoals to reproduce, makes the populations of the species particularly vulnerable to overfishing.
The bluefin tuna can reach up to 3 metres in length and 700 kg in weight, and its lifespan can reach up to 40 years. It can dive up to 500-1000 metres deep, while it swims at a speed of up to 70km/hour.
Bluefin tuna is a very important species for the Mediterranean, as it is a top predator and determines the balance of marine ecosystems.
#savetheaegean #mediteranneansea #fish #marinebiodiversity #wearearchipelagos #marinelife #archipelagos #greece #aegeansea ...
Between the islands of Fourni and Samos in the NE Aegean Sea, two Turkish trawlers were spotted off the Greek coast illegally fishing.
Trawling is prohibited in Greece during summer in order to allow the fish stock to recover from the intense fisheries.
These fishing vessels are known for their illegal activities and have been seen in Greek waters in previous years. The incident has been reported to the authorities by Archipelagos.
The protection and continuous defence of marine ecosystems have never been as crucial as it is today. The marine ecosystem and especially the stock fish need to be protected against these destructive practices.
Let us emphasise once again that this specific reference is made without any nationalistic approach on the part of the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation. The only aim here is to protect our ocean and its biodiversity.
#savetheaegean #wearearchipelagos #marinelife #archipelagos #greece #aegean #aegeansea #marineconservation #illegalfishing #biodiversityatrisk
Between the islands of Fourni and Samos in the NE Aegean Sea, two Turkish trawlers were spotted off the Greek coast illegally fishing.
Trawling is prohibited in Greece during summer in order to allow the fish stock to recover from the intense fisheries.
These fishing vessels are known for their illegal activities and have been seen in Greek waters in previous years. The incident has been reported to the authorities by Archipelagos.
The protection and continuous defence of marine ecosystems have never been as crucial as it is today. The marine ecosystem and especially the stock fish need to be protected against these destructive practices.
Let us emphasise once again that this specific reference is made without any nationalistic approach on the part of the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation. The only aim here is to protect our ocean and its biodiversity.
#savetheaegean #wearearchipelagos #marinelife #archipelagos #greece #aegean #aegeansea #marineconservation #illegalfishing #biodiversityatrisk ...
Start your career with a unique experience in the Aegean Sea!
Join Archipelagos Institute in our effort in marine mammal conservation and research🐬🐋
For more information:
https://archipelago.gr/en/get-involved/placements-and-internships/
[email protected]
#archipelagos #wearearchipelagos #savetheaegean #greece #researchforconservation #innovation #oceanscience #mediterraneansea #aegeansea #internshipopportunity #internshipprogram #students
Start your career with a unique experience in the Aegean Sea!
Join Archipelagos Institute in our effort in marine mammal conservation and research🐬🐋
For more information:
https://archipelago.gr/en/get-involved/placements-and-internships/
[email protected]
#archipelagos #wearearchipelagos #savetheaegean #greece #researchforconservation #innovation #oceanscience #mediterraneansea #aegeansea #internshipopportunity #internshipprogram #students ...
🌱 By planting underwater gardens of Posidonia seagrass meadows, Archipelagos actively contributes to the reversal of the ongoing destruction of the underwater forests of the Mediterranean!
This great effort is coming to life on Lipsi Island after 5 years of experimental underwater planting, research and monitoring. We are proud to lead such an ambitious and innovative endeavour! 🐟
#savetheaegean #wearearchipelagos #marinelife #archipelagos #backtonature #marineconservation #conservetheaegean #greece #aegean #saveourseas #savetheocean #oceanconservation #posidonia #seagrass #researchforconservation
🌱 By planting underwater gardens of Posidonia seagrass meadows, Archipelagos actively contributes to the reversal of the ongoing destruction of the underwater forests of the Mediterranean!
This great effort is coming to life on Lipsi Island after 5 years of experimental underwater planting, research and monitoring. We are proud to lead such an ambitious and innovative endeavour! 🐟
#savetheaegean #wearearchipelagos #marinelife #archipelagos #backtonature #marineconservation #conservetheaegean #greece #aegean #saveourseas #savetheocean #oceanconservation #posidonia #seagrass #researchforconservation ...
🌱 By protecting the Posidonia seagrass Meadows - the forests of the Mediterranean we are effectively protecting our seas!
Find out more🌱
#innovation #archipelagos #wearearchipelagos #underwatergarden #savetheaegean #reefs #posidonia #seasgrass #marineconservation #researchforconservation
🌱 By protecting the Posidonia seagrass Meadows - the forests of the Mediterranean we are effectively protecting our seas!
Find out more🌱
#innovation #archipelagos #wearearchipelagos #underwatergarden #savetheaegean #reefs #posidonia #seasgrass #marineconservation #researchforconservation ...
At more than 100 meters depth, exists some of our seas’ most biodiverse and colorful habitats. Recently recorded by the Archipelagos team, this photo displays the miraculous coralligeous reefs of the Aegean Sea.
Alas, even in these great depths, marine species are threatened by human activity. These intense anthropogenic pressures are risking important biodiversity in our seas, before we ever discover they exist.
#archipelagos #archipelagosgr #savetheaegean #marineconservation #coralligenous #reefs #aegean
At more than 100 meters depth, exists some of our seas’ most biodiverse and colorful habitats. Recently recorded by the Archipelagos team, this photo displays the miraculous coralligeous reefs of the Aegean Sea.
Alas, even in these great depths, marine species are threatened by human activity. These intense anthropogenic pressures are risking important biodiversity in our seas, before we ever discover they exist.
#archipelagos #archipelagosgr #savetheaegean #marineconservation #coralligenous #reefs #aegean ...
Though this year`s May has continued with many days of clouds and rain, the Archipelagos team is sure to not miss a day of action in the field, working for the protection of our seas. 🐬💙
#archipelago #archipelagogr #marinemammal #marineconservation #wearearchipelagos #greece #aegean #saveourseas
Though this year`s May has continued with many days of clouds and rain, the Archipelagos team is sure to not miss a day of action in the field, working for the protection of our seas. 🐬💙
#archipelago #archipelagogr #marinemammal #marineconservation #wearearchipelagos #greece #aegean #saveourseas ...
⚠ A mutilated striped dolphin found stranded on the north shores of Samos this week. The young dolphin had a severed tail and a sharp piercing wound - evidence of its deliberate killing.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time we have observed this type of incident in the area. As this particular location is one where persistent activity is carried out by large industrial fishing vessels, primarily Greek and Turkish bottom-trawlers, the injuries to this individual raise great concern.
Researchers from the Archipelagos Institute are working to use electronic transmission broadcasted by fishing vessels to assess vessel transit in the area for the days prior to the killing.
#archipelagos #archipelagogr #marineconservation #marineresearch #marinemammals #savetheaegean #cetacean #bottlenose
⚠ A mutilated striped dolphin found stranded on the north shores of Samos this week. The young dolphin had a severed tail and a sharp piercing wound - evidence of its deliberate killing.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time we have observed this type of incident in the area. As this particular location is one where persistent activity is carried out by large industrial fishing vessels, primarily Greek and Turkish bottom-trawlers, the injuries to this individual raise great concern.
Researchers from the Archipelagos Institute are working to use electronic transmission broadcasted by fishing vessels to assess vessel transit in the area for the days prior to the killing.
#archipelagos #archipelagogr #marineconservation #marineresearch #marinemammals #savetheaegean #cetacean #bottlenose ...
In recent weeks, across beaches along the coasts in the Aegean Sea, we have observed a very rare phenomenon that occurs only every 5-10 years 🤩. Large volumes of Posidonia oceanica fruits are being released following the flowering we recorded last autumn.
🌱P. oceanica are aquatic plants who’s flowers bear fruits containing its seeds.
Given the uniqueness of P. oceanica fruiting, the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation has begun a protocol to carry out experimental planting. Through this endeavor, our team aims to actively contribute to reversing destruction of these valuable underwater forests.
#Archipelagos #archipelagosgr #marineconservation #wearearchipelagos #savetheaegean #greece #mediterranean #marinelife #researchforconservation #saveourseas #marinescience #protectthemed #aegeansea #seagrass #posidonia
In recent weeks, across beaches along the coasts in the Aegean Sea, we have observed a very rare phenomenon that occurs only every 5-10 years 🤩. Large volumes of Posidonia oceanica fruits are being released following the flowering we recorded last autumn.
🌱P. oceanica are aquatic plants who’s flowers bear fruits containing its seeds.
Given the uniqueness of P. oceanica fruiting, the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation has begun a protocol to carry out experimental planting. Through this endeavor, our team aims to actively contribute to reversing destruction of these valuable underwater forests.
#Archipelagos #archipelagosgr #marineconservation #wearearchipelagos #savetheaegean #greece #mediterranean #marinelife #researchforconservation #saveourseas #marinescience #protectthemed #aegeansea #seagrass #posidonia ...
The best kept secret of the Mediterranean🪸
Coralligenous reefs are sensitive habitats prone to irreversible destruction by anthropogenic activities, primarily bottom trawling. The lack of enforcement on existing legislation for protected habitat conservation puts the survival of these highly diverse and ecologically important ecosystems at risk. This is an unfortunate occurrence that is impacting not only the Aegean Sea, but the entire Mediterranean.
#archipelagos #archipelagosgr #savetheaegean #marineconservation #coralligenous #reefs #aegean
The best kept secret of the Mediterranean🪸
Coralligenous reefs are sensitive habitats prone to irreversible destruction by anthropogenic activities, primarily bottom trawling. The lack of enforcement on existing legislation for protected habitat conservation puts the survival of these highly diverse and ecologically important ecosystems at risk. This is an unfortunate occurrence that is impacting not only the Aegean Sea, but the entire Mediterranean.
#archipelagos #archipelagosgr #savetheaegean #marineconservation #coralligenous #reefs #aegean ...