- Research
Pathology
The effects of pollution on disease development
Microplastics
Microplastics contaminations in digestive, reproductive and circulatory systems of free-ranged sharks, skates and rays
Neurology
Chaperoning neurological disorders in sharks
Immunology
Application of hepatic melanomacrophages to understand response to environmental pressures
Field expeditions
We are studying elasmobranchs in the continental shelves and upper sloped of the Adriatic and Ionian seas through:
- Technical deep diving
- Snorkeling suverys
- ROV monitoring
- Habitat 3D mapping
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Diving with sharks
Fishery surveys
We are working closely with both commercial and small-scale fisherman.
Enhancing the post-release survival rates in by-catch.
Current research
LABORATORY STUDIES
FIELD EXPEDITIONS
- Publications
Publications
Through the past 10 years, our researchers has published and mentored:
- 3 Books and monographs
- 37 Journal articles
- 33 Conference proceedings
- 5 Master's thesis
- 11 Bachelor's degrees
You can download most of our publications for free
New Book!
Shark, skates and rays of the eastern Adriatic Sea
Written by: Andrej A. Gajić
Comprehensive review of 60 species, 370 pages, supported by ministries of three countries!
Based on the 10 years of research funded by:
– Rufford Foundation (4)
– National Geographic (2)
– Discovery Channel (1)
– Foundation Ensemble (1)
– PADI Foundation (1)
– IDEA WILD (1)
– S.E.E. Foundation (1)Officially supported by:
– Bosnia and Herzegovina: Federal Ministry of education and science
– Croatia: Ministry of energy and environment
– Slovenia: Ministry of education, science and sportRecent papers
Original paper
New hope for the critically endangered angel shark (Squatina squatina) in the Adriatic Sea
Short communication
Contemporary records of the rare and critically endangered angular rough shark (Oxynotus centrina) from the eastern Adriatic Sea
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- Projects
The effects of pollution and habitat loss on elasmobrachs disease development
Quantitative and qualitative assessment of microplastics in digestive and reproductive system
Rescue, rehabilitation, tagging and re-introduction of sharks, skates and rays
Éviter l’extinction des anges de mer en Adriatique (avoiding extinction in the Adriatic Sea)
Since 2017, we had 20 projects across the Adriatic-Ionian region
Our projects are funded and supported by more than 50 partners
Current projects
We have 7 active cutting-edge research projects in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania. Track our progress in news section.
Projects by category
- Pathology & Toxicology (5)
- Ecology & Conservation (12)
- Tertiary education (3)
- Policy making & Advocacy (2)
- Media
Media
Our work is highly recognized across the globe, with more than 250 media appearances.
Besides, we partner with the worlds leading media to educate wider public and raise awareness on conservation, sustainable development and key environmental issues.
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National Geographic
We had dozens of engagements for NatGeo and NatGeo WILD
Make sure not to miss live show at from our labs during the the Sharkfest 2018 – watch it now!
National Geographic Explorer Magazine featured download:
National Geographic US
National Geographic China
NatGeo: meet Andrej Gajić
Through Explorers Classroom we have lectured over 15.000 students from 75 countries.
Featured appearance
Some of the most important features are given below:
Sharklab ADRIA partner with Explorer Club and Discovery Channel on “Plastic Sharks” expedition.
Through the past few years we had numerous appearances on the CNN and their affiliates across Balkans.
Our recent TED talk included How pollution affects the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures
Sharklab ADRIA was featured among top enviornmental organization by Global 3000 at German television Deutsche Welle
Our CEO Andrej Gajić was selected among the “3o under 3o” program. Take look at the video featuring his work and career.
PROJECTS
Since 2017, we had 20 projects conducted
across the eastern Adriatic Sea.
These projects delivered crucial data on the
rare and highly threatened elasmobranchs
The Rufford Foundation
Effective conservation and research of elasmobranchs through rescue, rehabilitation, acoustic telemetry and re-introduction
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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The Rufford Foundation
Sharks, skates and rays of Albania: the final step towards the regional conservation, governance and management
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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The Rufford Foundation
Let’s create better future for sharks, skates and rays in the eastern Adriatic: towards the unique regional protection
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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The Rufford Foundation
The next step for the establishment of the long-term in-situ conservation of sharks, skates and rays in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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The Rufford Foundation
Assessment of the degree of exploration and Conservation strategy of the protection of sharks, skates are rays in the Neum bay
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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The Rufford Foundation
Establishing the First MPA In Bosnia and Herzegovina: Biodiversity Assessment and Highly Endangered Species Protection
Principal investigator: Adla Kahrić
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Foundation Ensemble
Éviter l’extinction des anges de mer en Adriatique | Avoiding extinction of angel sharks in the eastern Adriatic sea
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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PADI Foundation
Quantification of the microplastic debris in the by-catch samples from marine and freshwater small-scale fisheries in BH
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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National Geographic
National Geographic BioBlitz: the intense period of biological surveying within the Neum bay, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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National Geographic
Shark Tales: the effects of habitat loss and pollution on elasmobranch health and specific disease development
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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Explorers Club / Discovery Channel
Plastic Sharks: micro- and nanoplastics in sharks circulatory, reproductive and digestive system in Adriatic Sea
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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Federal Ministry of Education and Science
Micro- and nanoplastics in late-stage fetuses of viviparous sharks from the Adriatic Sea, and prenatal diagnostics
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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Federal Ministry of Education and Science
Sharks, skates and rays of the eastern Adriatic Sea: biosystematics review and current state of populations
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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Federal Ministry of Education and Science
PATHOGEN 2017: The first Bosnian-Maltese School of pathology and molecular genetics of elasmobranchs
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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Federal Ministry of Education and Science
Comparative and functional odontology of sharks from the Adriatic Sea: scientific-popular monography
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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IDEA WILD Foundation
Spatial ecology of smooth-hound sharks, genus Mustelus H. F. Linck, 1790, in the Neum bay, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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Waitt Foundation / ROC Grant
Establishing the first MPAs in Bosnia: Protecting the highly endangered habitats and spawning sites of skates and rays
Principal investigator: Adla Kahrić
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S.E.E. Foundation
Acquisition of remotely operated vehicle for habitat monitoring in the continental shelves of Adriatic Sea
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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Environmental Protection Fund
Inventory and mapping of targeted marine fauna within Bosnia and Herzegovina: biosystematic reviews (PART I)
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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Environmental Protection Fund
Inventory and mapping of targeted marine fauna within Bosnia and Herzegovina: biosystematic reviews (PART II)
Principal investigator: A. Gajić & A. Kahrić
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Aqualink
Torpedo site: integrating data from sensors, models, and satellite observations for an instant view of ecosystems
Principal investigator: Andrej A. Gajić
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