Research-based cooperation between Archipelagos and UNEP/MAP – RAC SPA

An important research is about to start in cooperation between Archipelagos Institute and UNEP/MAP – RAC SPA (The Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas of the UN Environment Programme). For the first time in the Mediterranean a parallel monitoring will be carried out in several parts of the Aegean, focusing on the key “common

Creative cooperation with the journalist Panos Haritos and his film crew from Greek public TV ET1

During the last 3 days, Archipelagos Institute had a creative cooperation with the journalist Panos Haritos and his film crew from Greek public TV ET1, for the filming of a documentary for the series “ROADS”.  This filming aimed to present various aspects of the critical problem of the plastic pollution of the Greek Seas. The

6th series of sampling was completed in coastal zones which were affected by the oil slick of the Agia Zoni II shipwreck

In framework of the cooperation between Archipelagos Institute and the Biology Department of the University of Essex, UK, the 6th series of sampling was completed in coastal zones which were affected by the oil slick of the Agia Zoni II shipwreck last September, in the area off Athens. This research is being carried out with

Archipelagos Institute in the Meeting of the Advisory Council of the EU for Aquaculture in Europe

Scientists from Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation took part in the recent meeting in Paris of the Advisory Council of the EU for Aquaculture in Europe. The main focus of the assembly was on promoting sustainability in EU aquaculture and Archipelagos Institute, as the only Greek member of the Advisory Council, provided its expertise in

Ρεπορτάζ στις Ειδήσεις του SKAI, στο Eco News – Έξι μήνες μετά το ναυάγιο του Αγία Ζώνη ΙΙ

Το Ινστιτούτο Αρχιπέλαγος σε συνεργασία με ειδικούς επιστήμονες από το Εργαστήριο Υδρογονανθράκων του Τμήματος Βιολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Essex Αγγλίας, διεξάγει την έκτη σειρά δειγματοληψιών στις παράκτιες θαλάσσιες περιοχές που επηρεάστηκαν από την πετρελαιοκηλίδα. Οι δειγματοληψίες που ξεκίνησαν λίγες ημέρες μετά το ναυάγιο και επαναλαμβάνονται κάθε μήνα, έχουν ως στόχο την τοξικολογική ανάλυση συγκεκριμένων αλιεύσιμων

General Assembly meeting of the EU Regional Advisory Council for Mediterranean Fisheries (MEDAC)

A General Assembly meeting of the EU Regional Advisory Council for Mediterranean Fisheries (MEDAC), was just completed in Rome. Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is the only Greek environmental organization on the council and is one of 4 NGOs with the right to vote on the Executive Committee of MEDAC. Through our participation in the

Archipelagos’ researchers in Agathonisi island

For over 18 years, despite the large workload here at Archipelagos, we utilize every opportunity to share with the youth our experiences, current research and conservation efforts. We also provide hands-on sessions in nature conservation to the schools on nearby islands. The engagement of youth today is the best investment we can make for the

Another foretold ship wreck north of Mykonos…

The grounding of the cargo ship Little Seyma off the coast of Mykonos island, two days before Christmas was merely small news for the Greek media, without causing particular interest or concern. The Turkish owned bulk carrier flying the Panamanian flag (one of the so-called convenience flags-meaning with inadequate safety standards), was thankfully carrying flour.

Research & Training of Scientists in Archipelagos Institute, in cooperation with UNEP/MAP SPA/RAC

After a week of intense research in the eastern Aegean, the “Training on the Monitoring Techniques of the Ecosystem Approach Common Indicators related to Biodiversity Component” was successfully completed. This was carried out by the cooperation of the Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP/MAP SPA/RAC). The scientists

Committed to researching and defending the biodiversity of the Greek seas, The National Herald, September 2017

The National Herald wrote an article about the internship opportunities at Archipelagos in their September issue. The article explains the goals of Archipelagos as well as sharing the personal experiences and daily activities of many Archipelagos volunteers. For the whole pamflet, please follow the link below: https://www.thenationalherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/STUDY-ABROAD-IN-GREECE.pdf