Instalation of informational and safety panels
From November 19 to 22, the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Areas of Dubrovnik-Neretva County installed panels and sign posts in the areas of Majkovi, Prljevići, Konavle, and Ston.
News and Events
International LIFE Amphicon conference
At Podsreda Castle in Kozjansko Nature Park, on November 14 and 15, 2024, the second international conference of the LIFE AMPHICON project was held, bringing together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from various countries to exchange knowledge
Agricultural seminar "ECO Innovations for Small Production Areas"
Croatian Hub for Regenerative Agriculture organized a seminar titled "ECO Innovations for Small Production Areas" through the LIFE for Mauremys project at the House of Honey and Traditional Products in Majkovi.
Second Year of the Project and Consortium Meeting in Dubrovnik
The LIFE for Mauremys project has reached the halfway point of its planned duration, and partners gathered for a consortium meeting held from October 21 to 23, 2024, at the Dubrovnik-Neretva County.
Contract Signed for the Development of the Freshwater Turtle Reception Point
This important investment, worth over 105 000 euros, is a crucial step in the implementation of the LIFE for Mauremys project, which aims to improve the conservation status and long-term sustainability of the Balkan Terrapin population.
The 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration in Estonia
We were at the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration: “Bridging Science, Practice, and Policy of Nature Restoration”.
Collaboration with Šipan Summer Film School
The team from the Zagreb Zoo partnered with organizers of the Šipan Summer Film School (LJŠFŠ), to collaborate with their mentors and participants in creating the first Croatian animated film about the Balkan Terrapin.
Mediterranean ecosystem restoration workshop in Piran
We participated in the 1st Summer School organized by the Natural Heritage Mission, titled “Our Mediterranean ecosystem’s health is in danger. Time to restore it!”
Second Mauremys Day Held at Zagreb Zoo
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Zagreb Zoo visitors had the opportunity to participate in the second Mauremys Day.
LIFE Platform Meeting: Amphibian & Reptile Conservation
Project coordinator Dragica Šalamon presented LIFE for Mauremys at the LIFE Platform Meeting, where international experts discussed the challenges and opportunities related to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in Europe.
First Mediterranean Wetland Week
From May 23 to 25, the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Areas of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County organized the first Mediterranean Wetland Week
Educational and promotional activities in May and June of 2024
May 23, World Turtle Day, is just around the corner. The LIFE for Mauremys project dedicates this day to educational and promotional activities centered around two main events.
Restoring and improving habitats
Activities aimed at the restoration of habitats and addressing threats to the Croatian population of the Balkan Terrapin are in full swing.
Networking Meeting
On February 29, 2024, we participated in a networking meeting of Croatian beneficiaries of LIFE SAP projects - "Results and Effects of LIFE Projects in Croatia," organized by the National Contact Point for the LIFE Program.
Collaborative workshop on sustainable fishing practices
In November, partners held a collaborative workshop on sustainable fishing practices in the Balkan Terrapin habitats.
First hatchlings at the Zagreb Zoo
Gravid Balkan Terrapins females, collected during field research in June from Dubrovnik-Neretva County, were carefully transported to the Zagreb Zoological Garden.
First year of the project and third live consortium meeting
One year from the beginning of the project, on October 2nd, 2023, partners gathered at the Entrepreneurship Centre of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County for the third live meeting.
LIFE for Mauremys collaborations and experiences
On June 27, 2023, we had the opportunity to meet with Fotini Vrettou and Zoi Mylona.
Mitigating unsustainable fishery and patenting selective fyke net
To restore habitats and mitigate direct threats to the Balkan Terrapin population in Croatia, we are collaborating with fishermen and experts to design, manufacture, and test a new type of fyke net.
Field visit with Dinara back to LIFE
To enhance their knowledge and learn from other projects' experiences in restoring small water bodies, project partners visited Ivan Budinski, Tomislav Sotinac, and Melani Glavinić from Association BIOM on Dinara.
Field teams of all LIfe for Mauremys partners in action: summer 2023
The teams of project partners conducted extensive field research on Balkan Terrapins in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County from June 12th to 17th.