{"id":5217,"date":"2022-06-14T23:02:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T23:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bildwpaquabokalocal.local\/?p=5217\/"},"modified":"2022-06-14T23:02:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T23:02:41","slug":"adribiopro2022-opened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquariumboka.ucg.ac.me\/en\/adribiopro2022-opened\/","title":{"rendered":"AdriBioPro2022 Opened"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kotor, Montenegro. Second International Conference: Adriatic Biodiversity Protection \u2013 AdriBioPro2022 was opened on Tuesday, 14 June, in Cultural Center \u201cNikola Djurkovi\u0107 in Kotor, Montenegro. The conference gathered more than 300 participants from 15 countries.<\/p>\n

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AdriBioPro2022 participants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Conference participants will present 84 papers on six Conference topics: Marine biodiversity and conservation, Freshwater biodiversity and conservation, Cross-border aquatic biodiversity, Aquatic alien and invasive species, Marine and freshwater pollution, and Sustainable use of marine resources.<\/p>\n

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Vladimir Joki\u0107<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On behalf of the host city of Kotor, all participants were greeted by his excellency Mayor of Kotor, Mr. Vladimir Joki\u0107, who said, \u201cThe old city of Kotor is a gem of the Boka Kotorska Bay and one of the best-preserved medieval urban entities in the Mediterranean. The culture-Historical Region of Kotor is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. I am inviting you to climb the walls of the Kotor fortress, visit a number of churches and palaces, and enjoy traditional Boka cuisine. I am also inviting you to download the new mobile touristic guide Blue Pass, which was produced by the EXCHANGE international project, and implemented by the consortium in which two institutions from Kotor participate: Tourist Organization of Kotor and the Institute of Marine Biology with the Aquarium Boka. It is said: the walls of Kotor speak history, the Aquarium Boka speaks nature. The Blue Pass application brings both stories to you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Download the full speech of Mayor Joki\u0107<\/a><\/p>\n

Commenting expected Conference impact, Professor Vladimir Bo\u017eovi\u0107, the University of Montenegro Rector said, \u201cthe University of Montenegro is committed to international cooperation and implementation of joint research, through various programmes and scientific research projects. That is why this conference is important as it creates discussion and cooperation framework for our colleagues coming mainly from the Mediterranean but also other countries across the World.\u201d<\/p>\n

Download the full speech of Professor Bo\u017eovi\u0107<\/a><\/p>\n

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Aleksandar Joksimovi\u0107<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of the Conference\u2019s scope, Dr. Aleksandar Joksimovi\u0107, Conference Scientific Committee Chair said, \u201cWe are happy in providing a platform to discuss how state-of-the-art research on Adriatic biodiversity protection, conservation of coastal and marine areas, and sustainable use of marine resources can contribute to policy- and decision-making. Our special efforts were invested in highlighting the valorisation of Adriatic biodiversity, both marine and freshwater, as tourism offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Download the full speech of Dr. Joksimovi\u0107<\/a><\/p>\n

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During the opening ceremony, the non-material cultural heritage of Kotor was presented by the folklore Ensemble “Nikola \u0110urkovi\u0107” from Kotor. They presented traditional songs and dances from the Boka Kotorska bay.<\/p>\n

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The conference will last four working days, till 17 June 2022 in parallel sessions in Cultural Center \u201cNikola Djurkovi\u0107\u201d and the Institute of Marine Biology of the University of Montenegro.<\/p>\n

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Valter Ko\u017eul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The night\u00a0before the official opening, the conference participants celebrated the opening of the conference exhibition \u201cWater as inspiration\u201d. Of the exhibition concept, Dr. Valter Ko\u017eul, a scientist and artist from Dubrovnik, Croatia, said \u201cIt is not just the case that this conference is starting with the exhibition opening. Water is essential for surviving\u00a0all organisms and water is the environment for all Adriatic Sea species. There is a harmony of form between many natural objects and water is the most precious natural element. While the conference participants will discuss the water as the environment for organisms, we, the artists, are presenting the water as our inspiration.\u201d The exhibition will be opened to the public in the Gallery of Cultural Center \u201cNikola Djurkovi\u0107\u201d in Kotor, Montenegro till 26th<\/sup> June.<\/p>\n

Conference background<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Institute of Marine Biology of the University of Montenegro is implementing the project Explore Cross-border Aquatic Biodiversity – EXChAngE<\/a>. The project is developing a new tourism product \u2013 Blue Pass, which will enable visits to new thematic routes with improved infrastructure: Dubrovnik and Aquarium in Croatia, Kotor and Aquarium Boka in Montenegro, Hutovo Blato Aqua Path, and Mostar Aqua Path in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and attracts more tourists in the area. This conference is organized as a final project event dedicated to gathering all relevant national and regional stakeholders and securing closer regional cooperation in the Adriatic Sea region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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