What is the Future of EU Fisheries Subsidies?

EU Fisheries Council and European Parliament Reach Agreement on Future of EU Fisheries Subsidies On the 28th of January in Brussels, the European Union’s Fisheries Council and the European Parliament secured a deal on the future European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. The EMFF will make available approximately €6.5 billion from 2014 to 2020 to support

The new boat of Archipelagos Institute

After a lot of work and the great effort of members, volunteers and friends of Archipelagos, it is with great joy that we present to you the completion of our new research vessel, repaired and upgraded in Perama (close to Athens). Today, our new research boat made her first trial voyages and in the following

Archipelagos Research Institute at the 40th CIESM congress in Marseille

The 40th CIESM scientific congress took place last week in Marseille, France, during which Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation was able to present its important research findings related to the conservation of the Aegean Sea. CIESM (Commission Internationale pour l’Exploration Scientifique de la Méditerranée – International Commission for the Scientific Exploration of the Mediterranean) was

Research mission of Wings for Science

They traveled with a small two-seater single-engine airplane to over 30 countries. At each point in the world that they visited, scientific surveys were undertaken and historical sites were discovered.  In awe of nature’s beauty, the two pilots took aerial photographs and collected samples for scientific research. Shortly before the end of their journey of

World Environment Day

Today is the World Environment Day and is dedicated by the “Archipelagos” team to all those who really care and protect the environment for 365 days of the year, without leave. We dedicate this day especially to our friends and associates, Adrien Normier and Clementine Bacri, from the Wings for Science, who will soon complete

EU Fisheries Ministers Complete Gruelling Common Fisheries Policy Reform Negotiations

Brussels, 15 May 2013 – Early yesterday morning European Union Fisheries Ministers concluded a two day meeting on reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, CFP. Ministers were meeting to revise the mandate of the Irish Presidency so it can conclude CFP reform negotiations with the European Parliament.   In February 2013, the European Parliament voted

”Archipelagos” was awarded the title ”ACCOBAMS Partner”

‘’Archipelagos’’ Institute of Marine Conservation Archipelagos  Institute of Marine Conservation was recently awarded the title “ACCOBAMS Partner”. The ACCOBAMS Agreement on the Protection of Cetaceans in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, aims to reduce the risks and dangers that threaten cetaceans (dolphins, whales, porpoises) in the region. The ACCOBAMS Agreement also promotes actions that

13 people on trial for the sinking of Sea Diamond

The legal stranglehold tightens over the accountability those responsible for the wreck of Sea Diamond, even with six years delay. Specifically: The postponed criminal trial of the accused for the singing of Sea Diamond began on Tuesday 19/3 at Piraeus. Read more. According to information, next month, also at Piraeus, the lawsuit of the Municipality

Applied Environmental Education Sessions in the Aliki Wetland of Samos

Last week, students from High Schools of Pythagorio and Karlovasi, Samos, participated in the Applied Environmental Education sessions given by Archipelagos Institute for young people of the Aegean islands. At the moment, our environmental awareness activities are focused on Samos, not only because the Institute has its main research bases on the island, but also

The European Parliament voted for the Restoration of European fish stocks

For decades, the European Union had failed to prevent overfishing in its shared seas. February 6th marks the date of a historic vote for Fisheries in the EU. With a sweeping majority of 502 to 137, members of European Parliament voted in favor of a new Common Fisheries Policy which will act to restore fish