To protect the Mediterranean biodiversity by promoting the adoption of a precautionary approach for the management of natural resources.

Founded in 1986, the Tethys Research Institute is a private non-profit organisation specialising in cetacean research. Tethys has generated one of the largest datasets on Mediterranean cetaceans and contributed over 300 scientific publications. The work carried out by Tethys strives to prevent the decline of marine species and to encourage sustainable use of the marine environment. With a core team of approximately 30 collaborators, the Tethys Research Institute has involved in its expeditions thousands of people from all over the world, and has developed a remarkable cetacean research and conservation network.

Conservation activities
Education and capacity building
Public outreach