Services

Adriatic Biodiversity Conservation Center “Aquarium Boka” offers several services, grouped in three main service clusters:

Research

• Aquarium scientists advise seafood companies on methods to enhance the sustainability of commercial fisheries and trade.
• The Aquarium is hosting various research programmes on Adriatic wild flora and fauna.
• The Aquarium collaborates with partners around the world to protect ocean ecosystems and establish sea protected areas.

Education

• Adriatic Biodiversity Conservation Center “Aquarium Boka” showcases the diversity and importance of marine wildlife with particular focus on the Adriatic Sea.
• The “Aquarium Boka” tanks inspire visitors with the beauty and complexity of marine ecosystem through replication of various marine habitats.
• Aquarium educators inspire future Adriatic Sea protectors with hands-on programs, mainly summer camps for students in marine biology

Conservation

• Rescue Centre for Sea Turtles leads national and regional efforts to rehabilitate and release endangered sea turtles.

Products

The Adriatic Biodiversity Conservation Center “Aquarium Boka” generats several products: 

• Information brochure
• Information leaflets
• Promotional packs (gadgets)
• Desk researches
• Field researches

Goals

Adriatic Biodiversity Conservation Center “Aquarium Boka” has following goals:

• Building public awareness and action; 
• Protecting aquatic species and habitats; 
• Advocating for conservation solutions; 
• Serving as role models; and 
• Moving people to act on behalf of the marine species we seek to protect

The Future

Vision Statement

Our vision is a world where people and sea wildlife share the oceans in harmony.

Mission Statement

Adriatic Biodiversity Conservation Center “Aquarium Boka”  is a catalyst for global sustainability through promoting and practicing effective conservation on behalf of the Adriatic sea’s wildlife.