Local
Natura Jadera Calls on Citizens to Report Invasive Turtles in Zadar County
Citizens of Zadar County are urged to report invasive turtles of the Trachemys genus, with project leader Anđela Višić in charge of receiving reports.
Health
Invasive Transparent Bugs Spread Across Croatia
Oak and plane tree lace bugs, nearly transparent insects measuring 3 to 4 millimeters, are increasingly biting people. They are believed to have been introduced to Croatia via truck transport from Turkey, and there is still no effective solution to control them.
World
Italians Release Thousands of Octopuses into the Adriatic
The 'Octo-Blu' project by the University of Bologna fights against an invasive species that has destroyed shellfish production worth nearly 17 million euros in the Emilia-Romagna region alone since 2022.
Croatia
Sea in Dubrovnik Reaches 29.1°C: Scientist Issues Warning
Sea temperatures in the Dubrovnik area are approaching last year's record, and Dr. Natalija Dunić from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries details the chain reaction of global warming-from invasive species to seawater intrusion into the Neretva River.
World
The Mediterranean as We Know It Is Lost Forever: Scientists Warn of Catastrophe in the Adriatic
Sea temperatures are rising by up to six degrees, and around 1,000 invasive species have already been identified in the Mediterranean, devastating native populations. In the Adriatic, nearly all mussels have disappeared.
