The effects of pollution on disease development
Microplastics contaminations in digestive, reproductive and circulatory systems of free-ranged sharks, skates and rays
Chaperoning neurological disorders in sharks
Application of hepatic melanomacrophages to understand response to environmental pressures
We are studying elasmobranchs in the continental shelves and upper sloped of the Adriatic and Ionian seas through:
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Diving with sharks
We are working closely with both commercial and small-scale fisherman.
Enhancing the post-release survival rates in by-catch.
LABORATORY STUDIES
FIELD EXPEDITIONS
Through the past 10 years, our researchers has published and mentored:
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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 sport
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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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
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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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.
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.
Despite growing up in the mountains of a war-torn country, far from the sea, Andrej founded Sharklab while still in the high school back in 2007.
Today, we have worked in more than 75 countries worldwide. Our team published more than 100 papers and three books.
Private foundations (UK, US)
EU and Local governments
About 45% of the acquired funds are spend on the field work, 35% are spent in the laboratories, 15% are spend on educations and 5% on other costs.
Results has been recognized on the international level
2021: Special Governmental Recognition of Excellence
2020: National Geographic EC Leadership Award
2019: Man of the Year awarded
to our CEO, Andrej Gajić
Our researchers won numerous honors and awards during the past ten years, check them here.
Lear more about the people who make it happen
mr. sc. Andrej A. Gajić, prof.
Principal research scientist, CEO
Specialization: Pathobiology, Ecology
Prof. dr. Suvad Lelo
Senior Principal Research Scientist
Specialization: Biosystematics & Taxonomy
Prof. dr. Hajrudin Beširović
External expert advisor
Specialization: Pathology and Histology
mr. sc. Marija Vučićević
Research associate
Specialization: Animal Ecology
dr. Martina Peša, M.Sc. (c.)
Junior scientist, Program officer
Specialization: Internal medicine
mr. sc. Adla Kahrić, BEng.
Scientist, Vice-president
Specialization: Molecular biology
Emina Karačić, BA
Chief Laboratory techinican
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Dino Begić, MA
Program Manager
Financial resources, management
mr. ph. Amina Hrnčić
Research associate
Specialization: Pharmacotoxicology
mr. sc. Hana Kočan
Research associate
Specialization: Conservation
mr. sc. Selma Muratović
Research associate
Specialization: Microbiology
Ljupka, VP, PhD, etc.
Faithful companion
Specialization: Swimming, sometimes gruelling but adorable
She is is in the labs with us, at the field, in the boats, underwater…
Featured: Sharklab ADRIA was organizer of the IPA ADRIATIC conference “Science Meets Policy for Cleaner Adriatic Sea”
Despite growing up in the mountains of a war-torn country, far from the sea, Andrej founded Sharklab while still in the high school in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, back in the summer of 2007.
Today, we focus on the developing countries within the northern Mediterranean Sea, but have worked in more than 75 countries worldwide. Our team published more than 100 papers and three books.
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Internships
Currently we are looking for hard-working persons eager to learn more about sharks and help us securing them a safe future.
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Our work is recognized on the international level