Project Summary

SAMESEA aims to develop standardized maritime monitoring practices across the Adriatic-Ionian region (EUSAIR basin), with a main emphasis on the monitoring of marine sentinel species (dolphins, sea turtles, monk seals). In pursuing this main objective, SAMESEA will also improve the dialogue between socio-economic activities and the authorities responsible for marine biodiversity conservation, which is key for designing effective conservation measures. A cooperation at the macro-regional level and among different stakeholders will ensure a more functional management of the marine environment, and a long-lasting sustainable coexistence between human activities and marine wildlife. The project will create a strategy for the monitoring of marine sentinel species (such as T. Truncatus, C. Caretta, M. Monachus), pilot actions, methods to spread its conservation practices, and an action plan to improve the sustainable management of the EUSAIR basin. In details, the foreseen project outputs are: - 1.1 Transnational monitoring guidelines - 1.2 Widespread monitoring pilot action - 1.3 Transnational monitoring strategy - 2.1 Transnational coexistence handbook - 2.2 Transnational strategy for long-term human and sentinel species coexistence - 3.1 SAMESEA Network - 3.2 Training and raising awareness scheme - 3.3 Action Plan for the transnational sustainable marine ecosystem management in the EUSAIR Region. For the first time in this region, a regional task force will establish a common approach to assess interactions between marine sentinel species and human activities at multiple levels, and it will propose monitoring and management plans accordingly. Ultimately, SAMESEA will represent a significant step forward in the conservation of these animals in the EUSAIR basin.

INFORMATION

PROGRAMME PERIOD 2021 – 2027
CALL Priority Axis 4 – Strategic Projects ISO1
PROJECT ACRONYM SAMESEA
PROGRAMME PRIORITY AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 2. Supporting a greener and climate resilient Adriatic-Ionian region
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE SO2.3. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution
START – END DATE 2024-09-01 – 2027-02-28
TOTAL BUDGET EUR 1.763.955,50
INTERREG FUNDS EUR 1.499.362,17

CONTACTS

marinemammals.bca@unipd.it

PROJECT PARTNERSHIP

LEAD PARTNER

CoNISMa

ADDRESS Piazzale Flaminio | 00196 – Roma, Italia (IT)
CONTACT PERSON marinemammals.bca@unipd.it

PROJECT PARTNERS

Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation

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ADDRESS Kaštel | 51551 – Veli Lošinj, Hrvatska (HR)
CONTACT PERSON mateja.zekan@blue-world.org

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of University of Zagreb

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ADDRESS Heinzelova | 10000 – Zagreb, Hrvatska (HR)
CONTACT PERSON martina.duras@vef.unizg.hr

Aleksander Moisiu University, Durres

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ADDRESS L.1, Rr. Taulantia, Currila, Durrës, Albania | 2001 - Durres, Shqipëria (AL)
CONTACT PERSON erjolakeci@yahoo.it

Centre for economic, technological and environmental development

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ADDRESS Topal Osman Pase | 71000 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
CONTACT PERSON vsuljic@ceteor.ba

Morigenos – Slovenian Marine Mammal Society

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ADDRESS Tartinijev trg | 6330 - Piran, Slovenija (SI)
CONTACT PERSON tilen.genov@gmail.com

Montenegro Dolphin Research

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ADDRESS Maslinjak St | 85323 - Krasici, Crna Gora (ME)
CONTACT PERSON aakkaya@dmad.org.tr

Ministry of Tourism and Environment

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ADDRESS Blvd. “Dëshmorët e Kombit” | 1001 – Tirana, Shqipëria (AL)
CONTACT PERSON sofjan.jaupaj@turizmi.gov.al

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation

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ADDRESS Potami Mesokampou | P.O Box 42 - Pythagorio, Elláda (EL)
CONTACT PERSON a.miliou@archipelago.gr

Municipality of Neum

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ADDRESS KraljaTomislava | 88390 - Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
CONTACT PERSON sladana.maslac@yahoo.com

Veneto Regional Park of Po Delta

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ADDRESS Via Marconi | 45012- Ariano nel Polesine (RO), Italia (IT)
CONTACT PERSON ufficiomab@parcodeltapo.org

LEAD PARTNER - CoNISMa

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ADDRESS Piazzale Flaminio | 00196 – Roma, Italia (IT)
CONTACT PERSON marinemammals.bca@unipd.it