Advancing marine conservation through science since 1986
Tethys supports marine conservation by producing scientific data to inform policy, participating in international efforts, and promoting public awareness.
Advancing marine conservation through science since 1986
Tethys supports marine conservation by producing scientific data to inform policy, participating in international efforts, and promoting public awareness.
Tethys’ achievements in the field of scientific research on large marine vertebrates — particularly cetaceans, but also mobulids and seals — are documented in over 800 publications produced since its establishment, in collaboration with leading international institutions.
Latest papers
Ongoing projects
Tethys’ activities fall into three main categories: scientific research at sea aimed at generating original knowledge; conservation of the marine environment, where science plays a key supporting role and to which Tethys has actively contributed through the provision of robust data; public awareness , which represents a vital component of effective marine conservation.
Tethys conducts two long-term research projects and, depending on specific needs, implements time-bound initiatives.
Since its foundation, Tethys has promoted research and conservation activities focused on marine mammals, particularly cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and the monk seal (Monachus monachus) in the Mediterranean Sea. Over the years, the Institute has established two of the longest continuous time series on marine mammals in the Pelagos Sanctuary and the Eastern Ionian Sea (Greece).
These long-term projects ensure ongoing monitoring of marine mammals and the continuous collection of data on their ecology and habitat, as well as public awareness through citizen science.
Ionian Dolphin Project
Since 1991, the Ionian Dolphin Project (IDP) aims to ensure the long-term viability of dolphins and monk seals living in coastal waters of the eastern Ionian Sea (Greece).
Cetacean Sanctuary Research
Established in 1990, the Cetacean Sanctuary Research (CSR) focuses on monitoring the ecology of cetacean species within the Pelagos Sanctuary (North-Western Mediterranean). Its core objective is to produce scientific knowledge that supports the conservation of marine mammals.
Since 2015, Tethys has developed several projects focused on radio and satellite tracking of marine mammals, with particular attention to fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus). The Telemetry Lab, established in 2024, brings these activities under a unified framework, including Tethys-led initiatives, international collaborations, and consultancy services.
Tethys’ achievements in the field of scientific research on large marine vertebrates — particularly cetaceans, but also mobulids and seals — are documented in over 750 publications produced since its inception, in collaboration with leading international institutions.
Latest articles
Tethys’ activities fall into three main categories: scientific research at sea aimed at generating original knowledge; conservation of the marine environment, where science plays a key supporting role and to which Tethys has actively contributed through the provision of robust data; public awareness , which represents a vital component of effective marine conservation.
Tethys conducts two long-term research projects and, depending on specific needs, implements time-bound initiatives.
Latest projects
Since its inception, Tethys has promoted research and conservation activities focused on marine mammals, particularly cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and the monk seal (Monachus monachus) in the Mediterranean Sea. Over the years, the Institute has established two of the longest continuous time series on marine mammals in the Pelagos Sanctuary and the Inner Ionian Sea Archipelago.
These long-term projects ensure ongoing monitoring of marine mammals and the continuous collection of data on their ecology and habitat, as well as public awareness through citizen science.
Ionian Dolphin Project
Since 1991, the Ionian Dolphin Project (IDP) aims to ensure the long-term viability of dolphins and monk seals living in coastal waters of the eastern Ionian Sea (Greece).
Cetacean Sanctuary Research
Established in 1990, the Cetacean Sanctuary Research (CSR) focuses on monitoring the ecology of cetacean species within the Pelagos Sanctuary (North-Western Mediterranean). Its core objective is to produce scientific knowledge that supports the conservation of marine mammals.
Since 2015, Tethys has developed several projects focused on radio and satellite tracking of marine mammals, with particular attention to fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus). The Telemetry Lab, established in 2024, brings these activities under a unified framework, including Tethys-led initiatives, international collaborations, and consultancy services.
Missione Pelagos 2.0
Bluescape
Hellenic Trench
LIFE SeaDetect
Bio-logging Denia