Naslov
PRESENTATION BY PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES: CROATIA

Autori
Morović, Mira

Izvornik
REPORT-GOOS CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION 26-29.11.1997 Valletta, Malta

Vrsta, podvrsta
Ostale vrste radova, izvještaj

Godina
1997

Ključne riječi
GOOS; oceanographic measurements; ecosystem monitoring; biodiversity protection

Sažetak
There is no national ocean observing agency exclusively in charge of oceanographic measurements but activities which could be closely related to GOOS exist. Oceanographic measurements are performed by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split and Dubrovnic, the Centers for Marine Research in Rovinj and Zagreb, and the State Hydrographic Institute in Split. Most of the measurements by research institutes are continuations of long-term research and monitoring programs, established years ago at a number of stations and transects in the open sea and coastal areas. Measurements of physical, chemical, biological, geological and fisheries parameters are performed at least seasonally and at some stations monthly. Plans are underway by the Croatian government to fund a new monitoring project, the "systematic ecosystem monitoring as a base for sustainable development". This project will include all major research institutions, universities, the meteorological service, environmental protection agencies, etc. The project will consist of four phases including: ecosystem monitoring, resources management & bio-diversity protection, monitoring of unusual phenomena and development of tools and technologies necessary for the project. Ecosystem monitoring will meet GOOS requirements, as it will monitor the following parameters: pollution from land and sea sources; sanitary quality of beaches; influence of aqua-culture activities; pollution and ecosystem changes. For implementation of this project, new people trained in oceanography should be employed and new equipment purchased. Regarding sea-truth measurements as a basis of GOOS, Croatia is able to meet the GOOS objectives in terms of systematic, long-term and relevant measurements. Regarding data availability, the intention is to make the data available on-line via Internet, at least to the research community in Croatia and to other participants.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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