The 36th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society Takes Place in the Azores with Key Participation from the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation
May 15th 2025 The 36th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society Takes Place in the Azores with Key Participation from the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation The 35th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society (ECS) is currently underway in the Azores, Portugal, gathering 745 specialised scientists from 51 countries. Under the theme “Navigating […]
Striped Dolphins in the Aegean – A Springtime Encounter
May 1st 2025 Striped Dolphins in the Aegean – A Springtime Encounter They may look familiar, but striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) are a rare sight in coastal waters. These marine mammals typically inhabit the open sea, steering clear of shorelines and never approaching fishing gear. They are easily recognisable by the bold black stripe that […]
Dead Marine Mammals on Our Shores: When a Country Refuses to Protect Its ‘Protected Species’
April 25th 2025 Dead Marine Mammals on Our Shores: When a Country Refuses to Protect Its ‘Protected Species’ In just a few days, four rare marine mammals were found dead along the Greek coastline, underscoring a stark and painful truth: in a country that boasts about its marine biodiversity, actual protection for these “protected” species […]
Mediterranean Monk Seal – A Snapshot from the Open Sea
April 16th 2025 Mediterranean Monk Seal – A Snapshot from the Open Sea The Mediterranean monk seal is a truly unique species—yet in just a few short decades, human impact across the Mediterranean has driven it to the brink, making it one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world. There is, however, a […]
Triton Anchors Briefly in Wintery Ikaria Before Returning to the Depths
March 10th 2025 Triton Anchors Briefly in Wintery Ikaria Before Returning to the Depths “Triton” made a short stop earlier today in the village of Armenistis in wintery northern Ikaria. A few hours before the strong south winds start, we make the most of the temporary calm to continue our research in this special sea […]
Bottlenose Dolphins in the Southern Aegean Sea
February 22nd 2025 Bottlenose Dolphins in the Southern Aegean Sea We share one of the hundreds of images we have recorded over the past few days on board. Understanding the behaviour of these highly intelligent mammals, especially how they are affected by anthropogenic threats and how they can ultimately be protected, requires long-term research and […]
There are serious concerns about the transport of 5 dolphins over 10,000 km from Greece to Florida…
January 28th 2025 There are serious concerns about the transport of 5 dolphins over 10,000 km from Greece to Florida… The planned transfer of five dolphins from Athens Zoo to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida, USA, is indicative of what we understand, or don’t understand, about the commercial exploitation and abuse of animals. If […]
Pioneering Dolphin Sanctuary in Greece Remains in Limbo
January 25th 2025 Pioneering Dolphin Sanctuary in Greece Remains in Limbo In a remote corner of the eastern Aegean Sea, on the north side of the tiny island of Lipsi, lies a small bay that few know about. Surrounded by pristine waters, this peaceful bit of Greece’s coastline has been waiting in vain to host […]
Archipelagos’ research mission in the North Aegean and the Thracian Sea now continues on in the Limnos sea
November 22nd 2024 Archipelagos’ research mission in the North Aegean and the Thracian Sea now continues on in the Limnos sea. Limnos is a special island with a wealth of marine life that holds global environmental importance due to its geographical location and the geomorphology of the surrounding seas. The boats Triton and Naftilos are […]
Sperm whale with wintry weather in the Aegean today!
November 15th 2024 Sperm whale with wintry weather in the Aegean today! As difficult as the conditions at sea are for humans right now, for true sea dwellers like this male sperm whale, conditions appear to be normal. After 20-30 million years of evolution, sperm whales have perfectly adapted not only to surface conditions, but […]
