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Publications

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  • Laušević, R. (Ed.) (2022): Blue Pass EXChAngE - Project publication. 46 pp. Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro.
    Description

    Project „Explore Cross-border Aquatic Biodiversity – EXChAngE” publication presents main project result: new crossborder tourism product – the Blue Pass, which enables visits of new thematic routes: Dubrovnik and Aquarium (Croatia), Kotor and Aquarium Boka (Montenegro), Hutovo Blato Aqua Path, and Mostar Aqua Path (Bosnia and Herzegovina), and attracts more tourists in the area.

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  • Mrdak, D., Djurović, M., Laušević, R. (2018): Evaluating status of European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in Skadar Lake. 16 pp. Kotor, Podgorica: University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology.
    Description

    This study and publication were carried out under the project “Marine Biodiversity Conservation Center “Boka Aquarium” (MonteAqua)”, implemented by the Institute of Marine Biology of the University of Montenegro (IMB) in cooperation with the Center for Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation of Inland Waters, Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac. Study is developed as IMB’s project co-funding.

    Conclusions and recommendations

    • Eel is highly endangered fish species due to several factors (overfishing of glass eel, yellows and silvers; swimming bladder parasite which originate from Anguilla japonica, habitat loss, riverine connectivity loss) and still is not clear whether some of them are curtail or it is synergetic effect of all of theme or the detected dramatic decrease of eel abundance is related to some climate changes in Atlantic ocean (The North Atlantic Oscillation – NOA) which caused cyclic changes in main Gulf current which is essential for dispersal of eel larvae

    • In close future, together with Albanian partners, we have to develop constant monitoring program for monitoring of glass eel immigration and sliver eel emigration from Lake Skadar and to estimate the eel biomass in this Lake in order to understand what is happening with eels in this system

    • As soon as possible, together with Albanian partners and based on previously mentioned results of monitoring and findings, we have to produce the Eel Management Plan for Lake Skadar

    • In order to regulate downstream migration of silver eels and to satisfied demands of “eel directive” we have to work on regulation and controlling of harvesting of fish trap on Bojana river in Albania during downstream eel migration

    • In order to reduce fishing pressure on eel live stock in Lake Skadar we suggest to estimate development of eel farming and using of glass eels and elevers from Bojana delta as fish farm stocking material

    • Eel has to be proposed as flagship species for the Lake Skadar Aquarium

    • Taking in mind the importance of Lake Skadar as huge eel habitat, eel vulnerability, global threats, biological importance, marketing potential and eel unique and mysterious life cycle as well as unique body shape, we strongly suggest to proclaim eel, together with pelican, for a flagship species of whole Lake Skadar.

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  • Pešić, A., Ikica, Z., Joksimović, A., Djurović, M., Laušević, R. (2018): Rare and Endangered Fish Species in The Adriatic Sea and Proposal for Marine Flagship Species. 36 pp. Kotor: University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology.
    Description

    This study and publication were carried out under the project “Marine Biodiversity Conservation Center “Boka Aquarium” (MonteAqua)”, implemented by the Institute of Marine Biology of the University of Montenegro (IMB) in cooperation with the Center for Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation of Inland Waters, Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac. Study is developed as IMB’s project co-funding.

    Summary

    Adriatic fish diversity remains incompletely documented, particularly in the southern basin below 500 m, with some historical records unreliable and new species recorded annually. The reviewed assessments identify numerous threatened species, including 15 Critically Endangered and 15 Endangered species, while European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) is classified as regionally extinct in the Adriatic.

    Fishing, by-catch, habitat degradation, pollution, invasive species and climate change are major pressures. Conservation measures include fishing restrictions, seasonal and spatial closures, and marine protected areas.

    The text also highlights flagship species as tools for public awareness and conservation fundraising. John Dory (Zeus faber) was selected as Aquarium Boka’s flagship species through stakeholder consultation, reflecting its distinctive appearance, local importance and high commercial value.

    The study reports 449 fish species and subspecies in the Adriatic, while noting unreliable historical records and substantial gaps in knowledge, particularly below 500 m in the southern basin. The reviewed assessments identify 15 Critically Endangered and 15 Endangered species, with European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) classified as regionally extinct in the Adriatic.

    Overfishing and by-catch are major threats, compounded by habitat degradation, pollution, invasive species and climate change. Conservation priorities include further research, fishing restrictions and ecosystem protection through marine protected areas.

    Stakeholder consultation selected John Dory (Zeus faber) as Aquarium Boka’s flagship species, recognising its distinctive appearance and local economic importance as assets for raising public awareness and supporting marine biodiversity conservation.

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Articles

Scientific and professional articles covering aquatic ecology, biodiversity conservation, water management, stakeholder participation and sustainability.

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  • Đurović M., Joksimović A., Laušević R., Ikica Z., Pestorić B. (2021): Organization of the Center for Adriatic Biodiversity Conservation: “Aquarium Boka” in Institute of Marine Biology, Kotor, Montenegro. The Montenegrin Adriatic Coast. In: Joksimović A., Đurović M., Zonn I.S., Kostianoy A.G., Semenov A.V. (eds): The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry., vol 109. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/698_2020_709. Download
  • M. Bartula, R. Laušević, U. Radojević (2017): Stakeholder analysis for supporting local water security planning in the Kingdom of Jordan. Water Utility Journal, 15: 3-13. http://www.ewra.net/wuj/pdf/WUJ_2017_15_01.pdf. Download
  • Laušević, R., Bartula, M. (2016): Participatory planning for biodiversity protection in Western Balkans. Natural Areas Journal, 36(3):339-344. Download

Conferences

Contributions to national and international conferences, including oral presentations, posters and published abstracts — sharing findings and exchanging perspectives across disciplines.

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  • Radoje Laušević, Mirko Đurović, Branka Pestorić, Mirjana Bartula (2026): From digital collaboration to demonstration centres: BLUECONNECTʼs integrated infrastructure for sustainable Adriatic aquaculture and fisheries. 4th International Conference on Adriatic Biodiversity Protection - AdriBioPro2026. 22-25 September 2026, Kotor, Montenegro. 136 pp., Book of Abstracts: 107. Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro. Download
  • Mirko Đurović, Branka Pestorić, Radoje Laušević, Mirjana Bartula (2026): From skills gaps to cross-border learning: The SKILLS project approach to blue economy education in the south Adriatic. 4th International Conference on Adriatic Biodiversity Protection - AdriBioPro2026, Book of Abstracts: 125. Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro. Download
  • Radoje Laušević, Stefan Planić, Mirko Đurović, Mirjana Bartula (2026): From blue skills to blue growth: The Adriatic blue growth cluster digital platform for cross-border knowledge, learning and innovation. 4th International Conference on Adriatic Biodiversity Protection - AdriBioPro2026, Book of Abstracts: 127. Institute of Marine Biology, University of Montenegro. Download

Invited lectures

Invited lectures and presentations for universities, institutions and professional audiences, bringing research and practical experience into discussions on environmental challenges and sustainable development.

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  • R. Lauševic, T. Aamodt, A. Popovic, S. Berge, B. Kotanjac (2013): TEAMS SR Platform for Nanoscale Monitoring Data Management and Reporting. Conference NANOSMAT, 793-794 pp.
    Description

    Abstracts Book. 22-25 September 2013, Granada, Spain.

  • Laušević, R. (2000): Ecological consequences of bombing in Yugoslavia (Ekološke posledice bombardovanja u Jugoslaviji). ECCO 2000.
    Description

    AIESEC Beograd, 03 – 06.April 2000, Belgrade

  • Laušević, R. (2000): Ecological consequences of NATO bombing of Yugoslavia. University of Bristol, School of Geography.
    Description

    Bristol, UK, 28.03.2000

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