20.01.2026. / 18:00
🌊 INVASION IN THE SEA
Scientific-popular lecture on non-native species in the Adriatic
📅 January 20, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Multimedia Hall, Croatian Natural History Museum
Non-native species are increasingly reshaping the Adriatic Sea.
From algae of the genus Caulerpa to the new invasive species Stypopodium schimperi — discover how these organisms arrive, what impact they have on our marine environment, and what the future may hold for the Adriatic ecosystem. 🌊
🎤 Lecturer: Dr. Ante Žuljević
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split
🔬 About the lecture
This talk explores:
- pathways of introduction of invasive marine species
- ecological consequences for native biodiversity
- changes occurring in the Adriatic Sea
- future challenges for marine conservation
📸 The lecture offers a scientific insight into one of the most important environmental issues affecting the Mediterranean today.