AdriBioPro2022 – Science, Art and Heritage in Kotor

Kotor became a meeting place for science, art and cultural heritage during the second International Conference Adriatic Biodiversity Protection – AdriBioPro2022, held from 13 to 17 June 2022. Organised by the Institute of Marine Biology of the University of Montenegro, the conference brought together more than 300 participants from 22 countries. I served as Chair of the Organizing Committee.

This gallery captures moments from a programme that extended beyond scientific presentations. The Water as inspiration exhibition explored connections between artistic expression and aquatic life, while traditional music and dance introduced participants to the cultural heritage of Boka Kotorska. Conversations continued between sessions and during informal gatherings, creating opportunities to exchange ideas and build professional relationships.

As the final event of the Explore Cross-border Aquatic Biodiversity – EXChAngE project, AdriBioPro2022 also connected biodiversity conservation with interpretation, education and sustainable tourism. Together, these photographs recall the people, places and shared experiences that gave the conference its character—and the cooperation behind efforts to protect the Adriatic’s marine and freshwater ecosystems.