Project objectives:

In the framework of a wider and long-lasting cooperation between the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Montenegro, the main objective of the Maricoltura project was the analysis of the water conditions in the Bay of Kotor for the implementation of an experimental oyster farm aiming at enhancing and modernizing the Montenegrin aquaculture and traditional fishing sectors, diversifying production, introducing new technologies and innovative knowledge tools and allowing the adoption of sustainable production methods meeting the European standards.

By increasing the economic incidence of aquaculture and fostering fish-based nutrition attitudes, the project has thus strengthened the scientific, economic, social and institutional cooperation between Friuli Venezia Giulia and Montenegro to support the maritime identity of Montenegro and develop its productive, economic and social potential.

Project activities:

• Mapping of the Bay of Kotor to set the ground for oyster farming;
• Implementation of an experimental oyster farm in one of the areas granted to the Institute of Marine Biology of Kotor;
• Implementation of the project website.

Project results:

• Identification of the sea areas suitable for oyster farming;
• Introduction of innovative technologies and know-how;
• Sustainable exploitation of the Bay of Kotor;
• Improvement of the aquaculture sector for the economic development of the country.

Type of service

Coordination and management of the project activities and partnership.

Technical assistance and best-practices exchange.

Implementation of the project website.

 Project monitoring, evaluation and reporting.