The Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to researching and defending the biodiversity of the Northeastern Mediterranean, with an emphasis on the Greek seas and islands. Since 1998, we have combined multidisciplinary scientific research with targeted conservation efforts in which local communities play an active role. This cooperation creates a strong foundation that enables Archipelagos to work more effectively at local, national and European levels to protect wildlife and ecosystems against ever-increasing threats from human activity.