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Accidents and pollution

Scientists ‘Archipelago’ explaining that international experience shows that in a region where it is pumping sea oil accidents are inevitable as stringent environmental conditions and preventive measures if observed: “For this reason we consider unreasonable to place such activities in tourist areas fundamental to the Greek economy, as our seas. ” Recalling successive accidents in

Environmental Crime in Rethymno

Mission marine research groups in the Archipelago Latzima Rethymno to investigate the causes of contamination & pollution in the area. The research was done in collaboration with the Laboratory of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, NTU and the Observatory of the Archipelago in Rethymnon. Analyses were performed by the Laboratory of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, NTU,

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

Scheduled military activity in NW Chios threatens to cause environmental damage

Scheduled military activity in NW Chios began today, 26/02/2013, which threatens once again to cause widespread environmental damage to the already overburdened fisheries in the region and the marine ecosystems of the area. After the destruction of forests and terrestrial natural heritage of the island, caused by the extensive fires of last summer, a new

6th of February Historic Opportunity for the European Parliament to stop Overfishing

OCEAN2012 Coalition and Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation – coordinator of OCEAN2012 for Greece and Cyprus- wish to bring your attention to a crucial vote that will take place tomorrow February 6th in Strasburg. This vote is a historic opportunity for the members of the European Parliament to take a decision that will lead to

Young Fin whale found stranded on the shores of Kiparissia, NW Greece

A young fin whale, of approximately 6 meters, was found stranded at the shores of Kiparissia in NW Greece. A local resident/volunteer of Archipelagos Institute contacted us to report the incident, and in close cooperation with “Arion – Research Centre for Cetacean Rescue & Care”, alerted the port authorities and the veterinarian of the area.

Rescue of injured sea turtle in Samos Island

It was noon on December 6, the day of Saint Nicholas in Greece, when a local resident saw a large wounded turtle on the beach of Pythagoreio in Samos. She immediately contacted Archipelagos’ research base in Samos and a team of scientists and volunteers soon arrived to the site. It was a fully grown male

Winter Research Expedition in the NE Aegean

Living in the current negative climate, we often forget that we live in one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation strives to accomplish its goals to promote and protect the rare biodiversity of our seas, in spite of this current economic and political climate. Archipelagos Institute endeavors to protect,

Applied environmental education sessions by Archipelagos Institute to students in Oinousses

A series of applied environmental education sessions were offered by members of Archipelagos’ Research Team to students in Oinousses at the premises of the Development Centre Oinoussai Aegean. The presentations informed pupils and students (ranging from nursery, elementary to middle school and high school) about the rare natural beauty of their island. The intense interest

Two-day experiential environmental education seminar in Samos

A two-day experiential environmental education seminar was held last week, 22nd -23rd November, by Evergetoulas Environmental Education Centre of Lesvos Island and Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, in collaboration with the environmental education addresses of Samos. The objective of the seminar, which was attended by 50 teachers of Samos, was to inform and sensitize them

Archipelagos Institute and OCEAN2012 at THALATTA 2012 conference

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, coordinator of OCEAN2012 for Greece and Cyprus, participated in the THALATTA 2012, “Islands and sea: Building a sustainable maritime economy” conference, which was held on 22 – 23 September 2012 in Santorini Island.Anastasia Miliou, Manager & Head Scientist at Archipelagos Institute, gave a presentation about destructive fisheries in Greece and

Minimising our environmental footprint in practice

The action of Environmental Innovation Team of ARCHIPELAGOS Institute Minimizing our environmental footprint is an important priority for ARCHIPELAGOS Institute. For this reason, we have created the Environmental Innovation Team, who researches the ways in which we can achieve this goal and works for its implementation. In our terrestrial base in Ikaria Island we have

The period of trawling begins. What is the impact on our seas?

The Greek seas are threatened with… bankruptcy as a result of decades of fishing without effective management. And the greatest threat? Intensive trawling, an industrial fishing practice, unknown to most in Greece. The fishing season for trawlers began again on October 1st and will run until May 31st. Archipelagos already recorded many instances of illegal

Oceanographic Course 2012 completed successfully

The 6th yearly Oceanography Course organized by ARCHIPELAGOS Institute of Marine Conservation in collaboration with the Marine Geography Department of University of Cardiff, completed successfully on Thursday, 20th of September. For one week, forty scientists and students from the University of Cardiff, Wales, collaborated with the scientific team of ARCHIPELAGOS Institute, which consists of 20 scientists, researchers and students

August 8, 2012 – Today You Start Eating Somebody Else’s Fish

We are consuming more fish than European seas can produce, reveals a report released today by nef (new economics foundation) and OCEAN2012. Fish Dependence: The increasing reliance of the EU on fish from elsewhere, reveals the extent to which we are importing fish by exporting overfishing. Normally fish stocks are a renewable resource yet according

A hidden secret of the Aegean

Coralligene reefs in Greece: unique natural heritage & a lifeline for fish stocks A multinational team of scientists from 7 countries (Spain, Greece, England, Lebanon, Turkey, Croatia), who specialise in marine priority habitats, were invited to the island of Fourni in the Eastern Aegean Sea, Greece, by the Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas

A rare fin whale visit to the Saronic Gulf

A young, 14-metre long fin whale was identified in the Saronic Gulf on Wednesday the 16th of May, by a member of Archipelagos’ observation network.  This impressive mammal was spotted in the NW region of Aegina, remaining in the gulf for two days to feed, and then departing in an unknown direction.  The research team

The striped dolphin found in Mykonos lost the battle for life

A rescue operation was set up in Mykonos island  by volunteers, the coast guard and environmental organizations. In the 15th of May, a young striped dolphin, for unknown reasons, reached the new port in Mykonos, where it remained for about six days. Archipelagos Institute was in constant communication with collaborators on the island, volunteers, the
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