Montenegro Dolphin Research / Istraživanje delfina Crne Gore

Montenegro Dolphin Research / Istraživanje delfina Crne Gore Raising awareness about dolphin research and conservation in Montenegro through science.

ACCOBAMS Course 2026We are now taking applications for the ACCOBAMS course 2026 to run October 03rd to 08th inclusive in...
26/08/2026

ACCOBAMS Course 2026
We are now taking applications for the ACCOBAMS course 2026 to run October 03rd to 08th inclusive in Boka Kotorska, Montenegro.

Course to cover 6 days
MarIne Mammal ObservatIon (MMO)
3 days in class

PassIve
AcoustIc MonItorIng (PAM)
2 days in class

Quantum GeographIc InformatIon System (OGIS)
1 days in class

Contact:
Patrick Lyne
[email protected]

Additionally there will be a minimum of two boat based days with a towed array and visual watches where dolphins will hopefully be encountered.

Od 2 zabilježena opažanja do skoro 90 godišnje2016. godine, putem naše mreže građanske nauke prijavljena su samo 2 opaža...
24/08/2026

Od 2 zabilježena opažanja do skoro 90 godišnje

2016. godine, putem naše mreže građanske nauke prijavljena su samo 2 opažanja dobrih delfina.
Od 2017. do 2019. godine nije bilo prijavljenih opažanja.
A onda su stvari počele da se mijenjaju.

Od 2020. godine broj prijavljenih opažanja kontinuirano raste - dostigao je 97 opažanja u 2024, 87 u 2025. i već 88 u 2026. godini.
Ali ovi brojevi su mnogo više od statistike.

Svako prijavljeno opažanje predstavlja osobu koja je zastala, pogledala, pokazala brigu i podijelila ono što je vidjela. Skupa, ova opažanja nam pomažu da razumijemo gdje morski svijet živi, kako koristi naše vode i gdje je zaštita najpotrebnija.

🌊 Pretvorimo ove brojke u akciju.
Posvetimo više pažnje našem moru, više svijesti u naše zajednice i snažniju zaštitu za divlji svijet kojem su ove vode dom.

Posmatraj i poštuj prirodu. Prijavi zapažanja. Zaštiti naše more. 💙

From 2 sightings to almost 90 a year 🐬🌊

In 2016, only 2 bottlenose dolphin sightings were reported through our citizen science network.
There were no reports between 2017 and 2019.
Then, things began to change.

📈 Since 2020, the number of reported sightings has steadily increased - reaching 97 sightings in 2024, 87 in 2025, and 88 already in 2026.
But these numbers are more than statistics.

🇲🇪 Every report represents a person who stopped, looked, cared, and shared what they saw. Together, these observations are helping us understand where marine wildlife lives, how they use our waters, and where protection is most needed.

🌊 Let’s turn these numbers into action.
Let’s bring more eyes to our seas, more awareness to our communities, and stronger protection to the wildlife that calls these waters home.

See wildlife. Respect wildlife. Report wildlife. Protect our sea. 💙

Prošlog utorka imali smo zadovoljstvo da predstavimo morski svijet u Resort • Suites • Villas • Beach Club • Spa • Monte...
30/07/2026

Prošlog utorka imali smo zadovoljstvo da predstavimo morski svijet u Resort • Suites • Villas • Beach Club • Spa • Montenegro sunset baru Ananti Resort Beach_Sunset Beach Club! Sa gostima svih uzrasta razgovarali smo o morskim sisarima i njihovoj zaštiti, uz zabavne i edukativne igre 🌊

Događaji poput ovog pomažu nam da podignemo svijest o morskom živom svijetu Crne Gore. Podsticanjem interesovanja za delfine doprinosimo njihovoj zaštiti, ali i zaštiti cjelokupnog morskog ekosistema. Veće interesovanje javnosti može podstaći snažnije mjere zaštite delfina, morskih kornjača, sredozemne medvjedice i mnogih drugih ključnih vrsta 🐬🐢🦭

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Last Tuesday, we had the pleasure of presenting marine life at the Resort • Suites • Villas • Beach Club • Spa • Montenegro's sunset bar, Ananti Resort Beach_Sunset Beach Club! We shared the importance of marine mammals and conservation while playing games for guests young and old 🌊

Events like this help us raise awareness for Montenegro's marine wildlife. Sparking interest in dolphins ultimately supports the protection of the Montenegrin population. Increased public interest can drive protective measures for dolphins, turtles, seals, and many other key species 🐬🐢🦭

World Whale And Dolphin Day
23/07/2026

World Whale And Dolphin Day

Prošlog petka prisustvovali smo javnom razgovoru o budućnosti UNESCO područja u Bokokotorskom zalivu, koji su organizova...
21/07/2026

Prošlog petka prisustvovali smo javnom razgovoru o budućnosti UNESCO područja u Bokokotorskom zalivu, koji su organizovali Zeleni tim Turističke organizacije Kotor, NVO Naša akcija i MANS. Događaj je održan u okviru procesa izrade novog Menadžment plana za Prirodno i kulturno-istorijsko područje Kotora i okupio je građane, stručnjake i organizacije kako bi razgovarali o izazovima i mogućnostima za očuvanje ovog jedinstvenog prostora 🇲🇪🤝🏻🇪🇺

Kroz otvorenu diskusiju razmatrane su teme poput zaštite prirodnih i kulturnih vrijednosti, održivog razvoja i značaja aktivnog uključivanja lokalne zajednice u planiranje budućnosti Boke Kotorske 🌊♻️🌍

Zahvaljujemo organizatorima Turistička organizacija Kotor NVO MANS i NVO "Naša Akcija" na pozivu i prilici da damo doprinos ovoj važnoj inicijativi. Posebnu zahvalnost upućujemo Expeditio i organizaciji Urbanex na predstavljanju procesa izrade novog Menadžment plana i njihovom aktivnom doprinosu ovom projektu.

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Last Friday, we attended a public discussion on the future of the UNESCO site in the Bay of Kotor, organized by the Green Team of the Tourism Organization of Kotor, NGO Naša Akcija, and MANS. Held as part of the process of developing a new Management Plan for the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor, the event brought together citizens, experts, and organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities for preserving this unique area 🇲🇪🤝🏻🇪🇺

The discussion focused on topics such as the protection of natural and cultural values, sustainable development, and the importance of actively involving local communities in planning the future of the Bay of Kotor 🌊♻️🌍

We would like to thank the organizers Turistička organizacija Kotor NVO MANS NVO "Naša Akcija" for their invitation and the opportunity to contribute to this important initiative. Special thanks to Expeditio and organization Urbanex for presenting the development process of the new Management plan and for their active contribution to this project.

U kratkom vremenskom periodu imali smo zadovoljstvo da ponovo sretnemo Margaritu (MNE063), ovog p**a tokom ture sa Barba...
18/07/2026

U kratkom vremenskom periodu imali smo zadovoljstvo da ponovo sretnemo Margaritu (MNE063), ovog p**a tokom ture sa BarbaRosa boats 🌊

Svako ponovno opažanje tokom ljeta pomaže nam da pratimo kretanje delfina i da bolje razumijemo na koji način oni koriste vode duž crnogorske obale. Ova dragocjena zapažanja doprinose efikasnijim naporima za očuvanje i zaštitu lokalne populacije delfina 🐬🇲🇪

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In a short space of time, we were delighted to encounter Margarita (MNE063) once again, this time on a tour with BarbaRosa boats 🌊

Every re-sighting throughout the summer helps us track dolphins' movements and better understand how they use the waters along the Montenegrin coast. These valuable observations contribute to more effective conservation efforts to protect the local dolphin population 🐬🇲🇪

Jutros smo imali zadovoljstvo da se ponovo vratimo u Digital Nomad School u Kotoru, gdje smo prije samo nekoliko sedmica...
17/07/2026

Jutros smo imali zadovoljstvo da se ponovo vratimo u Digital Nomad School u Kotoru, gdje smo prije samo nekoliko sedmica održali edukativnu radionicu, ovog p**a za još dvije interaktivne prezentacije sa grupom radoznalih i zainteresovanih mladih polaznika 🌊👩🏻‍🏫

Naše MDR pripravnice, Naomi i Ellie, upoznale su učenike sa bogatim morskim svijetom Bokokotorskog zaliva, uz poseban fokusom na dobrog delfina. Kroz interaktivne igre i zanimljive razgovore predstavile su i istraživački i konzervacioni rad koji MDR sprovodi kako bi doprinio zaštiti morskog svijeta Crne Gore 🐬🇲🇪

Uvijek nas inspiriše kada vidimo toliko radoznalosti i entuzijazma za prirodu, a zahvalni smo na prilici da pomognemo u inspirisanju nove generacije zagovornika zaštite mora 🌍♻️

Veliko hvala Boundless Life na ponovnom pozivu i srdačnoj dobrodošlici. Uvijek nam je zadovoljstvo da budemo vaši gosti i radujemo se narednoj posjeti! 💙

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This morning, we had the pleasure of returning to the Digital Nomad School in Kotor, where we also held an outreach event just a few weeks ago, for two more interactive presentations with a group of enthusiastic and curious young learners 🌊👩🏻‍🏫

Our MDR interns, Naomi and Ellie, introduced the students to the incredible marine life of the Bay of Kotor, with a special focus on the common bottlenose dolphin. Through interactive games and engaging discussions, they also shared the conservation and research work MDR carries out to help protect Montenegro's marine wildlife 🐬🇲🇪

It's always inspiring to see such curiosity and enthusiasm for nature, and we're grateful for the opportunity to help inspire the next generation of ocean advocates 🌍♻️

A huge thank you to Boundless Life for inviting us back—we always appreciate the warm welcome and look forward to visiting again! 💙

Predivan susret tokom jučerašnje ture posmatranja divljih životinja 🐬Juče smo imali veliko zadovoljstvo da ponovo uočimo...
16/07/2026

Predivan susret tokom jučerašnje ture posmatranja divljih životinja 🐬

Juče smo imali veliko zadovoljstvo da ponovo uočimo Margaritu (MNE063), delfina koja je prvi put identifikovana 2017. godine i od tada je više p**a ponovo viđena. Ovo je četvrti put da je Margarita evidentirana tokom jedne od naših tura posmatranja divljih životinja.

Juče je bila u društvu još jednog delfina koji je trenutno u procesu identifikacije. Svako novo opažanje pomaže nam da bolje razumijemo i zaštitimo populaciju delfina duž crnogorske obale 🌊🇲🇪

Ovaj poseban susret zabilježen je tokom ture sa Ivan Krivokapić 🚤

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A wonderful encounter during today's wildlife tour in Montenegro 🐬

Today, we were delighted to re-sight Margarita (MNE063), a dolphin first identified in 2017 and re-sighted many times since. This marks the fourth time Margarita has been recorded during one of our wildlife tours.

She was accompanied by another dolphin that is currently in the process of being identified. Every new sighting helps us better understand and protect the dolphin population along the Montenegrin coast 🌊🇲🇪

This special encounter was recorded during today's tour with Ivan Krivokapić 🚤

Have you been following us for a while and have thought about joining us? 🐬Now is the time to act! We still have spots o...
09/07/2026

Have you been following us for a while and have thought about joining us? 🐬

Now is the time to act! We still have spots open for the rest of the 2026 season at MDR – Montenegro Dolphin Research.

Join us for hands-on fieldwork and learn first hand about cetaceans and marine conservation in the southern Adriatic. 🌍💙

📩 Interested? Email us at [email protected] and we'll send you all the details.

MNE

Da li nas pratite već neko vrijeme i razmišljate o tome da nam se pridružite? 🐬

Sada je pravi trenutak da to i uradite! Još uvijek imamo slobodna mjesta za ostatak sezone 2026 kod MDR – Montenegro Dolphin Research.

Pridružite nam se na terenu i naučite iz prve ruke sve o kitovima, dupinima i zaštiti morskih sisara u južnom Jadranu. 🌍💙

📩 Zainteresovani? Pišite nam na [email protected] i poslaćemo vam sve detalje.

🌊 Our wildlife tours are officially up and running! 🐬The guides trained through the Silent Seas Strong Voices project ha...
30/06/2026

🌊 Our wildlife tours are officially up and running! 🐬

The guides trained through the Silent Seas Strong Voices project have been doing an incredible job, and our first tours have been a huge success, with some spectacular wildlife sightings! (As always, sightings can't be guaranteed on every trip, since we're observing animals in their natural habitat 🌊)

A big thank you to our captains Ivan Ivana Gvido Krivokapic and BarbaRosa boats for making it all possible. ⚓️

We're also deeply grateful to the French Embassy in Montenegro for their support in funding this initiative. 🇫🇷🇲🇪

Want to learn more about Silent Seas Strong Voices? Check our website! 🔗

🌊 Naše ture za posmatranje divljih životinja zvanično su počele! 🐬

Vodiči obučeni kroz projekat „Tiha mora, snažni glasovi“ rade nevjerovatan posao, a naše prve ture bile su veoma uspješne, uz neka zaista spektakularna opažanja divljih životinja! (kao i uvijek, opažanja se ne mogu garantovati na svakom izletu, jer životinje posmatramo u njihovom prirodnom staništu 🌊)

Veliko hvala našim kapetanima Ivan Ivana Gvido Krivokapic i BarbaRosa boats koji su omogućili da sve ovo postane stvarnost. ⚓️

Posebno smo zahvalni Ambasadi Francuske u Crnoj Gori na podršci i finansiranju ove inicijative. 🇫🇷🇲🇪

Želite li da saznate više o projektu „Tiha mora, snažni glasovi“? Posjetite naš veb-sajt! 🔗

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