Aquarium Boka – Kotor

General Information


The Center for the Protection of Adriatic Biodiversity “Akvarijum Boka” is a unit of the Institute of Marine Biology at the University of Montenegro, established on February 28, 2020.

The center consists of two main divisions: a public aquarium and a marine turtle rescue center. The Institute is a unique institution in Montenegro that combines research and education to promote and implement effective conservation of marine wildlife.

Services


Research

  • Aquarium scientists advise marine food companies on methods to improve the sustainability of commercial fishing and trade.
  • The aquarium organizes various research programs focused on the Adriatic flora and fauna.
  • It collaborates with partners worldwide to protect ocean ecosystems and establish marine protected areas.

Education

  • The center showcases the diversity and importance of marine wildlife, with a special focus on the Adriatic Sea.
  • Aquarium tanks inspire visitors with the beauty and complexity of marine ecosystems through replicas of different marine habitats.
  • Aquarium educators engage future Adriatic Sea conservationists through practical programs, primarily summer camps for marine biology students.

Conservation

  • The marine turtle rescue center leads national and regional efforts in rehabilitating and releasing endangered turtles back into the wild.

Products

  • Informational brochures
  • Educational leaflets
  • Promotional packages
  • Theoretical research studies
  • Field research reports

Goals

  • Raising public awareness and engagement
  • Protecting aquatic species and habitats
  • Advocating for conservation solutions
  • Serving as a role model
  • Encouraging people to take action in protecting marine species

Vision & Mission


A world where people live in harmony with marine wildlife.

The Center for the Protection of Adriatic Biodiversity “Akvarijum Boka” acts as a catalyst for global sustainability by promoting and implementing effective conservation of the Adriatic Sea’s wildlife.


Learn more about us and our work here.

Contact

Institut za biologiju mora
email
ibmk@ucg.ac.me
address
Put I Bokeljske brigade 68, 85330 Kotor
phone
+382 32-334-569