The update of the sea turtle stranding database of ARCHELON has just been completed with the 700 reports of dead animals stranded in 2020. The local Coast Guards are responsible for the official recording of strandings in Greece, as well as for the notification of the Municipal Authority that takes care of their sanitary disposal.

Sights of dead sea turtles from many spots of coastal Greece are often published in the media. Apart from cases of intentional injury by humans that are more obvious and usually isolated, the main question of public concern is whether sea turtle deaths are related to natural causes or anthropogenic activities.

We managed to get through last year, and we are still holding on! You were there with us on this difficult course due to the pandemic, and we always want you by our side!

This year's double online event (in Greek and English separately) hosted the presentation of the results of the projects of last year and ended with recognizing that the physical presence of researchers / volunteers was the most valuable and hard-to-find asset in 2020.

Members of the ARCHELON Association were invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on February 20, 2021, in accordance to its Statutes.

The largest percentage of turtles admitted in 2020 suffered from intentional head or shell injury. See more…

Despite the difficulties faced, ARCHELON managed to have a complete picture of the nesting of sea turtles on the major nesting sites in 2020.

ARCHELON invites you to an online event, where last years’ results of the rescue and conservation projects for sea turtles will be presented. Register for Thursday 25/2, now!

The satellite transmitter placed by ARCHELON on the carapace of a loggerhead sea turtle has been broadcasting for 20 months now.

Tourist and sea turtle interactions at sea need to be better regulated in the National Marine Park.

Sooner or later all the electronic and electric devices we are using will be discarded due to early replacement or defects. That is a large volume of waste which poses environmental risks due to hazardous substances. Is art a solution?

This year's festivities will be unforgettable for many reasons. Let us add to them at least one reason that will fill us with joy every time we think of it: an adoption at ARCHELON. An original present with special value and strong symbolism.

Elsa, a young artist from France and Noemie, a young lady from Luxembourg, share their favorite moments, memories and experiences while dedicating their time working at ARCHELON’s Sea Turtle Rescue Centre in Athens, Greece.

ARCHELON needs you! We are asking all volunteers, their friends, their kids, nieces and nephews, even grand kids to help us. With your own inspiration and imagination we will create a fun+ adventure video that will be shot at the Rescue Center. It is our antidote to the pandemic!

Applications for participation of volunteers and field leaders for the projects in 2021 are now accepted! Despite the adversity we are experiencing, we are determined to continue with ARCHELON’s projects in the best possible way in the New Year! We need enthusiastic volunteers to record and protect sea turtles, their nests, and turtles on nesting beaches, and to continue rescuing and treating injured or sick turtles at the Rescue Center.