Archipelagos in the Norwegian Maritime Museum

Norwegian Maritime Museum presents awareness raising material designed by Archipelagos Institute on the breakdown of plastics in the seas, as part of the exhibition “Hope for the Ocean”. This exhibition aims to raise public awareness on the problem of plastic pollution in the seas, a problem to which we all contribute! It is a fact

Help the JELLYWATCH program

Did you observe Jellyfish Blooms in the Mediterranean? Report it at medousa@archipelago.gr Archipelagos is a partner of Ciesm – The Mediterranean Science Commission JELLYWATCH program, which for the first time gathers baseline data on the frequency and extent of jellyfish outbreaks across the Mediterranean Sea. The participation in this program enables an unbiased assessment of

Request for the visitors of Samos island

Many of you may have already heard of the Mediterranean monk seal, called Argiro by the locals, that approaches inhabited coasts and beaches of Samos island. This seal was found amongst us, as someone murdered her mother and as a result she lives close to people for the past 2,5 years. Even though she is

“Archipelagos” on Greek National TV in «Ες αύριον τα σπουδαία»

«Ες αύριον τα σπουδαία» is a short documentary produced by the Greek Directors Guild describing the multi-disciplinary research and conservation actions of “Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation” and its dynamic team of researchers that come from all over the world. This difficult effort aims to protect, but also to make known the rare natural heritage

Blue Whales of Sri Lanka – Managing the Deadly Ship Strikes

In parallel with the various research, conservation and educational actions of Archipelagos Institute carried out in many parts of Greece, our concern for the future of our seas exceed the limits of the Mediterranean. One of the main problems we try to address in the more distant seas is the frequent and fatal collisions of

Unacceptable Articles about the Monk Seal in Samos

An unacceptable and dangerous article and photographs about the monk seal which the inhabitants of Samos call Argiro was released yesterday. The report presented photographs of people playing with the seal, something that is not only illegal, but also dangerous. What is not mentioned in the publication is that many people who wanted to do

Ric O’Barry and the Mayor of Lipsi Island Discuss with Students from the International School of Dusseldorf

The International School of Dusseldorf, Germany, with students coming from all over the world, is one of the 22 schools which is currently part of a study abroad programme in Lipsi island. This dynamic educational action of Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation and Operation Wallacea, offers the students applied training in a large number of

Applying Small Scale RES in Action

Apart from Archipelagos’ research and conservation actions, over the last years we have been experimenting with small scale applications of renewable energy sources (RES). Archipelagos’ renewable energy research team is one of the most creative and active teams. They are experimenting with using small scale RES applications, such as solar desalinators, wind generators, solar panels,

Conservation of the Small wetlands of the Aegean

The small wetlands of the Aegean are very important for the migratory birds, as well as for the fauna, flora and the enrichment of the groundwater table. Unfortunately many of these small ecosystems have been damaged, covered by soil, or left full of garbage, without having received the protection they deserve. With the aim to

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation wants to thank the Kalymnos Nautical Company (ANEK)

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation wants to thank the Kalymnos Nautical Company (ANEK) and the island of Kalymnos for supporting the transfer of hundreds of students, teachers and researchers, as well as materials between the Archipelagos’ main research base on Samos and the research station on Lipsi. We must emphasize that the island of Kalymnos