Green algae pollution

If you come across green algae that are polluting the Adriatic Sea, please contact the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries

One of the most pressing issues threatening the Adriatic Sea is the spread of green algae Caulerpa taxifolia and Caulerpa racemosa that are spreading uncontrollably as they have no natural enemy in the Adriatic, which is having a drastically impact on the biological, ecological and landscape diversity of the seabed.

You can find more details on the invasive Caulerpa algae genus on the website of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure.

Reporting invasive algae

If you come across invasive algae, please notify the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries.

Please include the following in your report:

• full name
• contact address (telephone number and/or e-mail address)
• type of algae (according to you)
• time of detecting the algae
• place of detecting the algae (in as much details)
• approximate depth and surface area.

Contact:
Laboratory for Benthos
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries
Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63
21000 Split
tel. 021/408-004
fax. 021/358-650
e-mail: caulerpa@izor.hr.