If you are interested in dolphins, Cres and Lošinj are ideal destinations for watching, and you can even adopt dolphins

Clear sea, clean air, rich flora and fauna, mild Mediterranean climate are the features Cres Lošinj archipelago. Once this group was only one island, and today this is one of the most separated islands in the Adriatic. It is made up of islands Lošinj, Cres, Unije, Ilovik, Vele and Mala Srakane and Susak. If you are interested in dolphins on our coast, then Lošinj and the surrounding islands are a hit because almost two hundred individuals live here.

Blue World Institute - Dolphin
Photo: Blue World Institute

Caring for dolphins is very important here and these wonderful creatures are cared for Blue World Institute. It is important to know that there is a thin line between observing dolphins with the least possible impact on their behavior and severe harassment. You will cross this line very easily if you are not careful. Dolphins are preoccupied with numerous activities during the day. These animals feed, travel, rest, care for their young, and are involved in a number of other social interactions with other members of their species.

- The presence of people in their natural environment can be considered harassment because it inevitably affects their behavior. The animals are then forced to abandon their activities and to some extent dedicate themselves to us. Prolonged harassment can cause far-reaching consequences such as health problems caused by stress, reduced reproductive performance or avoidance of areas that were previously very important for survival, according to the Blue World Institute website. So when you think swimming with dolphins is a great thing remember these notes and enjoy watching dolphins without disturbing them.

dolphin's bad luck
Photo: Blue World Institute

Adopt a dolphin

By adopting a dolphin, you can actually directly help the Adriatic dolphin project, and with this move you will not disturb the dolphins. This project is the longest scientific research project in the region. By adopting a dolphin, you will help the association to continue carrying out numerous research and protection activities for bottlenose dolphins, as well as all other species of dolphins and whales in the Adriatic.

Through its actions, the association raises the public's awareness of these animals at the local and national level. And this support also enables maintenance Dolphin days and continuous implementation of educational activities in Lošinj Maritime Education Center and promoting the comprehensive protection of the Adriatic and the marine environment in general. If you want to adopt a dolphin, you have as many as three adoption options, and there are pictures of dolphins that are available to you. You can make the adoption via the link here.

///Lošinj invites you to the Dolphin Day celebration

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Photo source: Blue World Institute

According to the data of the Institute approximately 180 individuals permanently lives in the Lošinj water area. Further approx 400 individuals was recorded in the Vis area, and about 160 in the area of ​​northern Dalmatia.

///If you visit Vis or sail in the surrounding sea, you can easily meet Mija the dolphin!

On Lošinj you can get to know sea turtles better

Sea turtles are incredibly resilient and hardy. Despite their injuries, with professional help, they can fully recover and return to the sea. This fact was the guiding thread for the opening Recovery centers for sea turtles on Lošinj. The Blue World Institute also educates visitors about sea turtles and marine protection in the premises of the recovery facility. A special attraction for all visitors is the organized release of recovered sea turtles into the sea.

Photo: Pixabay.com

The recovery center for sea turtles is located in the recreation area of ​​Hotel Vespera in Sunčana uvala on the island of Lošinj. During the summer season, the center is open for prearranged visits by scientists, students, volunteers, school groups and tourists. In case the sea turtles are recovering, visitors can also see them and learn about their state of health.

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