Ecological Monitoring

Biomonitoring of heart rate and behavioural activities of mussels performed by Institute for Marine Biology started in April 2016 year on the mussels and fish farm of our commercial partner COGIMAR. Biomonitoring based on physiological and behaviour parameters is performed for the first time in Montenegro, as well as in the Mediterranean. Biosensor monitoring can provide daily insight into the marine ecosystem state.

In the area of marine ecology and chemistry, qualitative and quantitative analyses of phytoplankton were performed as indicators of water quality. And it was also identified that phytoplankton organisms are toxins producer. In area of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) we get data about how fish farming influence on mussels farming in integrated system and compare it with monoculture mussel farming. Important part of investigation is analysis of shells biodivesity in the Boka Kotorska Bay, which will be base for introduction of new species in the farming process, diversification.