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
ADDRESS
Kaštel | 51551 – Veli Lošinj, Hrvatska (HR)
CONTACT PERSON
mateja.zekan@blue-world.org
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of University of Zagreb
ADDRESS
Heinzelova | 10000 – Zagreb, Hrvatska (HR)
CONTACT PERSON
martina.duras@vef.unizg.hr
Aleksander Moisiu University, Durres
ADDRESS
L.1, Rr. Taulantia, Currila, Durrës, Albania | 2001 - Durres, Shqipëria (AL)
CONTACT PERSON
erjolakeci@yahoo.it
Centre for economic, technological and environmental development
ADDRESS
Topal Osman Pase | 71000 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
CONTACT PERSON
vsuljic@ceteor.ba
Morigenos – Slovenian Marine Mammal Society
ADDRESS
Tartinijev trg | 6330 - Piran, Slovenija (SI)
CONTACT PERSON
tilen.genov@gmail.com
Montenegro Dolphin Research
ADDRESS
Maslinjak St | 85323 - Krasici, Crna Gora (ME)
CONTACT PERSON
aakkaya@dmad.org.tr
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
ADDRESS
Blvd. “Dëshmorët e Kombit” | 1001 – Tirana, Shqipëria (AL)
CONTACT PERSON
sofjan.jaupaj@turizmi.gov.al
Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation
ADDRESS
Potami Mesokampou | P.O Box 42 - Pythagorio, Elláda (EL)
CONTACT PERSON
a.miliou@archipelago.gr
Municipality of Neum
ADDRESS
KraljaTomislava | 88390 - Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
CONTACT PERSON
sladana.maslac@yahoo.com
Veneto Regional Park of Po Delta
ADDRESS
Via Marconi | 45012- Ariano nel Polesine (RO), Italia (IT)
CONTACT PERSON
ufficiomab@parcodeltapo.org
LEAD PARTNER - CoNISMa
ADDRESS
Piazzale Flaminio | 00196 – Roma, Italia (IT)
CONTACT PERSON
marinemammals.bca@unipd.it