During the afternoon of 6 Jan 2017 fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) has been observed in the Rovanjska bay near Jasenice. The animal was swiming slowly, surfacing aproximatelly every ten minutes. The actual size can not be established based on the …
Read moreToday, 17. 12. 2017. we received the information on dead whale found stranded on Pelješac peninsula near city of Orebić. Animal, about 5 meters in length in a moderate state of decomposition has been washed ashore after strong …
Read moreUnderwater noise caused by different anthropogenic activities present a serious threat to marine life. Particularly serious impact can be caused by recent advances of different industries, primarily oil and gas, towards prospecting and possible future extraction of hydrocarbons …
Read moreFrom the 13th to the 27th November at the Bogdan Ogrizović Library in Zagreb, Preradovićeva street, there will be an exhibition of Blue World Institute Art Collection. The collection consists of works created by eight Croatian artists: Tomislav …
Read moreIn October 2017 Blue World Institute has started cooperation project with the local kindergarten from Mali Lošinj with the intention to educate children on fish biology, fish species, fisheries and importance of the fish food in our daily …
Read moreDuring the morning of 27.8.2017., the Blue World Institute received a report about the observation of two fin whales west of Lošinj. The researchers immediately went to the sea to collect information on this sighting and to determine …
Read moreOn Monday, 24th July 2017 we got the report on a young loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) entangled in plastic strings in Čikat bay, Mali Lošinj. Thanks to Mr. Mario Milošević, Mr. Čano Milušić and Mr. Roberto Nikolić, …
Read moreThe Blue World Institute did celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Dolphin Day! This special occasion was marked by a two-day program that was packed with interesting events highlighting the longevity of our work on the research and conservation …
Read moreThis weekend we celebrate 25th Dolphin day! Additionally, this year Blue World Institute is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Adriatic Dolphin Project. For this special occasion, we are preparing 2 days of interesting events to highlight the …
Read moreAlso this year Marine Turtle Rescue Centre in Sunny Bay, Mali Lošinj was a place of celebration of the World Sea Turtles Day. Around 100 gathered kids and their parents participated in our funny-educational program. The day started …
Read moreJoin us in celebrating of the World Sea Turtles Day in Sunčana uvala, Mali Lošinj in front of our Marine turtles rescue centre The program started at 10 with our most loyal visitors, but you can still join …
Read moreAs a member of Fishery Local Action Group (FLAG) “Vela vrata”, the Blue World Institute is inviting you to participate in workshop “Preparation of Local Development Strategy in Fisheries 2014-2020” on Wednesday 12th of April 2017 at 11:00 …
Read moreThe first meeting of partners of our new EU project „Collective Actions for Improving the Conservation Status of the EU Sea Turtle Populations–LIFE EUROTURTLES“ has been held in the Croatian Natural History Museum in Zagreb from 17-19. October 2016. Representatives of Croatian Natural History …
Read moreOn 12th of October 2016 dr. Peter Mackelworth, BWI Conservation director and dr. Draško Holcer, BWI president, participated in the ADRIATIC+ project Policy Brief Conference in Brussels organised on the premises of Marche Region Representation. Our aim was …
Read moreThe Croatian Natural History Museum and the Blue World Institute are hosting the 2nd meeting of the MarCons Management committee and 1st meetings for MarCons workgroups 1 – 5 during 13. and 14. October 2016 in Zagreb. Over 50 marine scientists from 27 countries …
Read moreThe Blue World Institute invites you to visit the exibition open within the Sparks project. Sparks is a major European project and a collaboration between 33 organisations from all EU that is trying to engage members of the …
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