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On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the AMORGORAMA field team, as part of its systematic sea monitoring and awareness activities around Amorgos, located a small inflatable boat anchored within the Nikouria Fisheries Restricted Area, in the marine area of Gramvonisi, with no operator on board. On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the AMORGORAMA field team, as part … Continued

In a landmark event for marine conservation in Greece, the Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF) was proud to collaborate with Revive Our Ocean and National Geographic Pristine Seas, both co-producers of the film, for a sold-out special screening of Ocean with David Attenborough at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall. The evening brought together scientists, fishers, policymakers, … Continued

On Sunday, October 5, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans K. Kadis, members of the Cabinet, and high-ranking government officials visited Amorgos. The purpose of their visit was to honor the fishers and partners of the AMORGORAMA initiative and to send a message of encouragement for other fishing communities in the Cyclades to follow … Continued

Yesterday, August 18, 2025, Presidential Decree No. 73 was published in the Government Gazette (No. 148) which defines the regulatory measures for fishing in the coastal zone of the island of Amorgos.  It is the result of a proposal and initiative the Professional Fishing Association of Amorgos started 11 years ago as the product of … Continued

The Mediterranean Sea is changing for the worse. Fish-stocks are depleted; charismatic and flagship species have reached the edge of extinction; marine pollution and over-exploitation of resources has seriously degraded and emptied the once abundant ocean. This dystopia has become the prevalent prospect of nearly all Mediterranean archipelagos, the Aegean Sea and its countless islands … Continued

Amorgos, a beautiful Cycladic Island in the heart of the Aegean, became the centre of cinematographic attention in the late ‘80s as the place where the movie “Le Grand Bleu” with Jean Reno was filmed. It is a beautiful place, that has maintained its character through the decades, with impressive bays, clear blue waters and … Continued

AMORGORAMA: become part of the swarm. The Mediterranean Sea is changing for the worse. Fish-stocks are depleted; charismatic and flagship species have reached the edge of extinction; marine pollution and over-exploitation of resources has seriously degraded and emptied the once abundant ocean. This dystopia has become the prevalent prospect of nearly all Mediterranean archipelagos, the … Continued

After months of discussions between all parties, the 26th of September 2022 marked the day that we signed the MEMORANDUM OF COOPERATION for the Amorgorama initiative in Amorgos. State representatives, local authorities, academics, environmental organizations and fishermen themselves came together to plan a strategy for a protected fishing area on the island of Amorgos. The … Continued

Amorgorama is officialy put into action for 2021! Congratulations to the Professional Fishing Association of Amorgos which is the organization behind the project “Amorgorama—becoming part of the swarm“. The association consists of about 40 fishermen and has the goal to optimize the fishing practice in a sustainable way for the sake of both the marine … Continued

As soon as the summer northern winds calmed down, the Professional Fishing Association of Amorgos took action! In a northern coast in Makri area, some days ago, volunteers collected 30 bags of garbage. The majority consisted of trawl nets, bottles and other plastic items. Hope to see you all in spring when with your and … Continued