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Background<\/h4>\n

The Institute of Marine Biology in Kotor (IMB) is the only institution in the southern Adriatic involved in the study, protection, and conservation of marine biodiversity and water catchment areas. Thirty years ago, a specialized laboratory was formed, with infrastructure for growing and studying the biology and ecology of marine and freshwater organisms (aquariums, circular pools, cold rooms, etc.). However, this part of the IMB is no longer functional and without reconstruction, its further use for research and public purposes is not possible.<\/p>\n

The IMB is granted with EUR 0,62 million by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to implement a project \u201cMarine Biodiversity Conservation Center Boka Aquarium \u2013 MonteAqua<\/a>“. The project is under implementation between December 4, 2017, and June 1, 2020. The planned project’s effect on society is enhanced Montenegrin EU integration process in the area of nature protection relevant to water ecosystems and sustainable management of protected water ecosystems. One of the main activities of the MonteAqua project is building reconstruction of the ground floor of the IMB, of about 300 sqm. It is creating infrastructural pre-conditions to host the Center for Marine Biodiversity Conservation with Aquarium Boka and Kotor Adriatic Rescue Center for marine wildlife. Funds are also allocated for purchasing the equipment for the aquarium.<\/p>\n

Click on the button to download MonteAqua leaflet.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/span>227 KB<\/span>MonteAqua leaflet<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=””][vc_column_text]In April 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Montenegro, through the World Bank loan for implementation the Second Institutional Development and Agriculture Strengthening Project (MIDAS 2<\/a>), allocated 360,000 EUR for the Procurement of Equipment for aquarium for the Institute of Marine Biology.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Business details<\/h4>\n

Note: This section is based on the paper presented on the International Conference Adriatic Biodiversity Protection \u2013 AdriBioPro2019: Vladica Simi\u0107, Igor Mirovi\u0107, Radoje Lau\u0161evi\u0107 (2019): Aquarium Boka concept design. International Conference Adriatic Biodiversity Protection \u2013 AdriBioPro2019, 7-10 April 2019, Kotor, Montenegro, Book of Abstracts: 85. Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro. 126 pp. Download paper (Center for Adriatic Biodiversity Conservation.pdf)<\/p>\n

The Marine Biodiversity Conservation Center \u201cAquarium Boka\u201d with two units: public Aquarium and Rescue Centre for Water Wild Flora and Fauna, is a unique institution in Montenegro that integrates research and education for promoting and practicing effective conservation on behalf of the sea\u2019s wildlife. Aquarium builds public awareness and action for protecting Adriatic Sea species and habitats, but also actively contributes to various conservation solutions and serve as role models. The establishing of the Center is especially important from the aspect of opening the possibilities for closer cooperation between science and business entities, particularly those engaged in fishing, as well as aquaculture, production of fish, and seafood products. Rescue Center develops capacities in Montenegro for rescuing endangered sea species. The Center as a whole strengthens the position of Montenegro in terms of regional and international scientific cooperation in the field of conservation of biological resources of aquatic ecosystems. And most importantly, Aquarium moves people to act on behalf of the marine species we seek to protect.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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\"\"<\/span>2 MB<\/span>Concept design (in Serbian only!)<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column]
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Setting up Aquarium Boka<\/h4>\n

Setting up the Aquarium Boka required two main Inputs:<\/p>\n