We are proud that the Blue World Institute has received the “Business Excellence 2026” award in the NGO category, presented by the Mali Lošinj Tourist Board on the occasion of World Tourism Day. The award recognises our dedicated …
Read moreLast week, the members of the Blue World Institute participated in several professional gatherings. These are opportunities to exchange knowledge and connect with colleagues from other organizations, which is crucial for our future work. At the annual meeting …
Read moreYesterday, together with 4th-grade pupils from Mario Martinolić Primary School, we visited the island of Unije as part of the “By the Sea, With the Sea – Posidonia” project. During this educational field trip, we explored the island …
Read moreDolphin observations have become an increasingly popular part of the coastal tourism experience, offering visitors the opportunity to encounter these wild animals in their natural environment. But as the number of tour operators on the sea increases, so …
Read moreIn mid-July, in Istria a sea turtle was observed emerging onto the shore at night. However, the turtle returned to the sea without nesting – a behaviour known as a non-nesting emergence or a “false crawl”. Although this …
Read moreAn international aerial survey of whales, dolphins (Cetacea) and sea turtles is currently underway, covering the entire Adriatic Sea. The aim of the survey is to determine the abundance and distribution of protected marine species and to collect …
Read moreKeep your distance, for his safety and yours Following a minor incident involving the bottlenose dolphin Oliver, we would like to repeat our warnings about interactions between Oliver and people in the Novigrad Sea. Videos circulating on social …
Read moreOn Wednesday, July 1st, we marked our traditional Dolphin Day. In the morning, the popular “Treasure Hunt” game was held for children aged 6 to 12. While they were busy solving challenges, younger children created marine-themed chalk drawings …
Read moreOver the past few weeks, we have reviewed numerous photographs and videos of a bottlenose dolphin observed interacting with boats and swimmers in the Novigrad Sea and the Velebit Channel. We can confirm that the dolphin featured in …
Read moreOn 15 May, the Blue World Institute marked Posidonia Day on the island of Lošinj with a series of educational and outreach activities dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of Posidonia oceanica, one of the Mediterranean’s most …
Read moreYesterday a blue shark (Prionace glauca) was seen in the harbour of Veli Lošinj. We would like to take this opportunity to share some facts about this fascinating species, raise awareness about its conservation status in the Adriatic …
Read moreThis year, we marked Earth Day with a public lecture titled “Secrets of Seagrass Meadows” at the City Library and Reading Room in Mali Lošinj. The lecture on the importance of the marine flowering plant Posidonia was delivered …
Read moreAs part of the “Green Weekend” event on the island of Lošinj, held from April 10 to 12, 2026, the traditional seabed clean-up action titled “The sea knows, the island never forgets” took place. This year’s three-day initiative …
Read moreOver the past three days, our Sea Turtle Rescue Centre has received four new patients suffering from cold-stunning syndrome, a condition caused by a rapid drop in temperature, due to the sudden change in weather and stormy notherly …
Read moreLast week in February, the Blue World Institute team members participated at the IPA Adrion SAMESEA Transnational Project Meeting in Podgorica presenting, disscussing and planning project activities. Day after the meeting, we led the capacity building course on …
Read moreWe are delighted to welcome the new cohort of students from The School for Field Studies to the island of Lošinj! In collaboration with the School for Field Studies (SFS), a Massachusetts-based American organisation, the Blue World Institute …
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