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Dolphins and fishermen are fighting for survival. Can YOU help?

After the success of our previous campaign, Archipelagos are now launching a follow up crowdfunding campaign to support the protection of marine mammals and fish stocks in the Aegean Sea. We will do this by providing the local artisan fishermen with new, more sustainable nets!  http://igg.me/p/781451/x/4811424 With this 2nd campaign we we wish to raise even more money

Press Release – Illegal fishing practices in Mount Athos

One year has passed since Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation, first reported to the national authorities the on-going incidents of illegal and destructive fishing practices taking place in the waters off Mount Athos. For more than a year now certain fishing boats, mainly purse seines, have continued openly illegal fishing practices in the area. The
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Local fishermen and scientists plan a co-alliance for a better future

For almost a year, our fisheries research team of Archipelago have been collaborating on a daily basis with the fishermen of Lipsi. We are preparing an innovative co- management project of fisheries where local fisherman will have an active role. For this purpose, we’ve collected daily data on fish production, but also on the condition
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Brief Update: At Sea Destruction of Syria’s Chemical Weapons in the Mediterranean

Last Friday we received another response from the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, about the forthcoming onboard Destruction of Syria’s Chemical Weapons. The answer comes as a result of the joint statement sent to the EU by Archipelagos, which was co-signed by dozens of specialized scientists and institutions from 14 countries, about

Archipelagos, coordinates the project PartnerSHIPS of CIESM in the NE Med

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, represented by its Scientific Director Anastasia Miliou, recently assumed the role of coordination of the NE Mediterranean region of the project PartnerSHIPS of CIESM (International Commission for the Scientific Exploration ofthe Mediterranean). The cooperation between the 2 organisations extends to other areas related to monitoring the effects of climate change

A sociable seal!

During the past 2 months a young seal often appears in the coasts of Samos and is closely monitored by Archipelagos’ scientists. The young seal, which luckily is in good health, has a special behavior: Instead of avoiding humans as would be expected, it approaches more and more inhabited areas. This behavior however is not

Chemical Weapons Destruction – Threat of Toxic Pollution in the Mediterranean

Chemical Weapons Destruction – Threat of Toxic Pollution in the Mediterranean.   The at-sea destruction process of Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal in the “Ionian Abyssal Plain” between Crete and Sicily is fast approaching. Following Archipelago’s latest press release on this issue (04.04.2014), we now give you an update based on our communication with the Organization

Latest News Regarding the Destruction of Chemical Weapons in the Mediterranean

Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation, is currently in communication with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) with respect to the planned at-sea destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons arsenal, which is due to take place in the waters found between Crete and Sicily. We will be attending an inspection of the ship MV

Joint Statement – Archipelagos Initiative on Syrian Weapons

Two more days left to join! > See the Joint Statement with signatories here and below Dear colleagues, We believe you are aware of the major imminent threat to the Mediterranean Sea, caused by the planned destruction of the Syrian chemical weapons stockpile between Crete and Sicily, which may begin any day now. In an

Major environmental threat to the Mediterranean due to UN decision

At any given moment, the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile may occur, in the heart of the Mediterranean, between Crete and Sicily. The whole process is implemented with legal coverage in accordance to relevant UN decisions-an organization that is allegedly an independent peacemaker, but is actually known to be controlled by the same members

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

Jackal rescue!

Yesterday morning, Archipelagos Marine Institute received numerous calls from residents of Samos Island about an injured jackal that was found on the edge of a road near to Vathy city.     Researchers of Archipelagos Institute went immediately to give first aid to the scared animal and transported it to a local veterinary clinic where

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

Turkish trawlers fishing illegally in the Greek Aegean Sea

Repeated and provocative illegal fisheries malpractice in Greek territorial waters by large Turkish fishing vessels (trawlers), has been recorded by Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation off Samos island in collaboration with fishermen in the area, on the 9th and 11th of September 2013. This pirate fishing is not the first recorded incident of its kind,

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

The good news and the bad for wildlife for the NE Aegean

Last week, Archipelagos Institute’s Rapid Response Unit were called out to recover two more stranded rare marine species: a Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and a Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta). The unit were informed by both local residents and the Port Authority of Samos and the recovery occurred in shallow waters off the North coast

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
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