Since 1983, the primary objective of ARCHELON,
the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece has been to protect
the sea turtles and their habitats in Greece through monitoring
and research, developing and implementing management plans,
habitat restoration, raising public awareness and rehabilitating
sick and injured turtles.
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 | MINOAN LINES : Environmental Awareness Award
MINOAN LINES has managed all these years to demonstrate its environmental sensitivity and awareness in practice, and is already certified by GERMANISCHER Lloyd with the environmental management system ISO 14001: 2004. The company’s principle is to harmonize the operation of its vessels with the delicate and fragile natural environment. |
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 | Transport of injured caretta by plane from Samos
The turtle was transfered to the port authority and with the help of members of the organization “Archipelagos”, a box was constructed for its transfer. |
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 | Program Presentation 2009 and cutting of New Year Pie for 2010
The Hall of the municipality of Glyfada was filled with friends of ARCHELON, and admirers of its work for the protection of sea turtles. |
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 | The small “Matίna”, the first arrival of 2010
On February 3rd, however, we were warned by the Association of Care and Protection ALKYONI (PAROS Cyclades) that they are sending a turtle that was collected shattered on a beach. This was our first arrival for 2010. |
