Project ALIENA
PROGRAM:
INTERREG Italy- Croatia
PROJECTS TITLE:
ALIgning Efforts to control Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic Sea
ACRONYM:
ALIENA
DURATION:
01/03/2024 – 31/08/2026
TOTAL BUDGET:
2.624.458,00 €
Project ALIENA
ALIgning Efforts to control Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic Sea
The ALIENA project (ALIgning Efforts to control Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic Sea) recognizes the significant ecological and economic impacts of Non-indigenous Species (NIS) through habitat modification and biodiversity loss, particularly in the Adriatic Sea, a hub for fishing, tourism, and maritime traffic. The intensification of these activities increases the risk of NIS introduction.
To address this, the project aims to establish a joint monitoring system to protect biodiversity and mitigate socio-economic impacts. Through identifying target NIS, conducting joint monitoring and modeling activities, and developing early warning solutions, the project seeks to enhance marine area management, biodiversity protection, and public health. It also aims to improve shared protocols for NIS detection, monitoring, and management while increasing stakeholder awareness, though a cross-boarder approach.
Adopting a cross-border approach for NIS management, including data sharing and harmonized monitoring procedures, the results will enhance knowledge and the efficacy of public policies, particularly for species not yet monitored in some areas.
Project partners
project leader
Regione Puglia
(Italy)
project PARTNER
ARPA Puglia
(Italy)
project PARTNER
CMCC
(Italy)
project PARTNER
ARPA FVG
(Italy)
project PARTNER
Bluefarm s.r.l.
(Italy)
project PARTNER
Ruđer Bošković Institute
(Croatia)
project partner
News:
16th International Fishing Fair – Crofish (November 22-24, 2024)
The Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries once again exhibited at the Crofish international fisheries fair, held in Poreč for the 16th consecutive year. During the three-day event, visitors had the opportunity to learn about the work of the Institute, including various projects, among them the ALIENA project. Visitors were introduced to the potential issues of Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic.
Visit of the Primary School from Kaštel Sućurca
On November 14, the institute hosted fourth-grade students from a primary school in Kaštel Sućurca, where science was introduced to them in an interactive way. Among other activities, they learned about the tasks of the ALIENA project through mini experiments, which highlighted the issue of Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic Sea and the importance of monitoring them.
The ALIENA Project Presented at the AdriBioPro Conference
As part of the international AdriBioPro conference held from October 1 to 4, 2024, in Kotor, the work and research within the ALIENA project were presented. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about the significant ecological and economic impacts of Non-indigenous species, which is the foundation of the ALIENA project.
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The ALIENA Project at the European Researchers’ Night
On the last Friday of September, as part of the European Researchers’ Night 2024, research conducted under the ALIENA project was presented to visitors. The event, held at the Split Prokurative, attracted around 8,000 visitors, where the Institute showcased its work, among other things. Visitors expressed their enthusiasm by choosing our booth as the best.