All of the above highlight the magical world of the Greek seas, but the fact that this biodiversity still survives seems to be purely by luck since few protection or conservation measures are in place. This is a great challenge that all actions of Archipelagos aim to address.
With over 18,000 km of coastline and one of the largest fishing fleets in Europe, the monitoring of marine activities combined with conservation of ecosystems and species in Greece is not a simple task. For almost 20 years, Archipelagos has been collecting data and monitoring important ecosystems of the region, assessing habitats and populations as well as the different factors impacting them. Knowledge acquired in this way enables us to develop successful, targeted management and conservation plans.