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
The Center for the Protection of Adriatic Biodiversity “Akvarijum Boka” offers a variety of services, grouped into three main categories:
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
The center produces:
- Informational brochures
- Educational leaflets
- Promotional packages
- Theoretical research studies
- Field research reports
Goals
The center’s key objectives are:
- 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
Vision Statement:
A world where people live in harmony with marine wildlife.
Mission Statement:
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.