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New project co-funded by a French Embassy in Montenegro
We are happy to announce our new project named as “Scientific research and education towards better protection of cetaceans and marine ecosystems’ s health in the South Adriatic”, co-funded by a French Embassy in Montenegro.
New project funded by the Municipality of Bar.
Conducting scientific research and raising public awareness for the conservation of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and the marine ecosystem in Bar.
If you are interested in learning more about us, see all of our projects
Latest News
New finding
On 29 th of June, during the boat survey, our team confirmed the presence of striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) in the coastal…
Learning About Marine Mammals at “Oktoih” Primary School
An educational presentation regarding marine mammals was held in a Primary School named “Oktoih” in Podgorica, during which the pupils had the opportunity…
An Educational presentation regarding marine mammals
An Educational presentation regarding marine mammals, their importance in the marine ecosystem and threats they are facing, was held in a Primary…
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Marine Animal Reports
11.05.2026. Report
On May 11th, we received a report of a stranded dolphin on the beach in Ulcinj. Immediatelly after, our team went of the field and collected very important data such…
19. January 2023.
After a stormy weather, on the beach in Sutomore were found species as follows: loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), green algae (Codium bursa) and the fruit of a water chestnut…
28. September 2022.
A stranded and dead adult of a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) was found on the beach in Rafailovići. After receiving a report about the stranded animal, we went to the…
11. September 2022.
A dead calf of a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) was found in the waters around Ulcinj, which, according to the information, had a a torn fishing net around its tail.
28. August 2022.
A stranded and dead dolphin was found on the beach in Ulcinj with a visible wounds on its body.
22. February 2022
A stranded and dead individual of a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) was found on the beach in Bečići.
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Our Missions & Goals
The Marine Life Research Foundation (MLRF) was founded in 2022 in Bar, Montenegro. The Marine Life Research Foundation is a non – profit organization founded in order of marine conservation and the marine organisms by conducting scientific research as well as educational programs in aim to raise public awareness on environmental protection.
By collection scientific data on marine species, with an emphasis on marine top predators in the Adriatic Sea and the Mediterranean basin, whose role in the marine ecosystem is of great importance, as well as conducting educational programs, which contains of involving citizens, we strive not only for the conservation of marine species, but also on the conservation of the entire marine ecosystem.
Besides, in order to achieve the aforementioned goals, we strive to establish cooperation with state institutions and non – governmental organisations, as well as by involving the public in the framework of educational programs. Scientific research on the protected species is conducted under permits issued by relevant authorities and state institutions following national legislation of the country where we operate.
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We welcome individuals who share our passion for environmental conservation to sign up and volunteer with us. Together, we can make a positive impact on out planet!
Join us in the fight to save our oceans by volunteering with our organization. Every effort counts towards protecting marine life and preserving the beauty of our oceans for future generations.
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