[CLSTR]
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [CULTURE]

2 clusters · 4 sources · 5 days · First seen · Last updated

Cruise tourism impact in Kotor

Overview

Efforts to assess and manage the impact of cruise tourism in Kotor have expanded from social studies to environmental concerns. Initially, the Institute of Biology and the Maritime Faculty, alongside the University of Santa Barbara, launched a project to survey local residents. This initiative aims to collect data on how cruise tourism affects the quality of life to support sustainable management and public advocacy.

Following these social assessments, Mirko Đurović, director of the Institute of Marine Biology, highlighted specific ecological pressures on the Boka Kotorska marine ecosystem. While water quality has remained stable for over a decade, Đurović warned that the high volume of secondary vessels, underwater noise, and irresponsible anchoring are damaging vital Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows. He called for a long-term strategy for managing cruise ship entries and improved anchoring regulations to protect the marine environment.

Entities

Institute of Marine Biology · Boka Kotorska · Mirko Đurović · Maritime Faculty · Institute of Biology

Timeline

  1. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Marine ecosystem in Boka Kotorska faces pressure from cruise tourism

    The Institute of Marine Biology warns that cruise tourism and irresponsible anchoring are threatening the Bay of Kotor's ecosystem, despite stable water quality in most bathing areas.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Kotor residents surveyed on cruise tourism impact

    The Institute of Biology and the Maritime Faculty have launched a study with the University of Santa Barbara to assess how cruise tourism affects the quality of life in Kotor.

Sources

bokanews.me · gloria.hr · vecernji.hr · vijesti.me