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As part of the POPOyster project, a citizen science platform has been developed to collect public reports on the presence of the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis). While our research is primarily focused on the northern Adriatic, this species is distributed along the entire Adriatic coast. To better understand its distribution and identify potential locations for future monitoring, this initiative encourages citizens to contribute observations and support ongoing research efforts.

Publication in Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

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March 15, 2026

A scientific paper on the reproductive cycle and larval settlement of the European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) under the aquculutre condition across different locations along the eastern Adriatic coast has been published in the journal Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. The findings contribute valuable knowledge for the conservation and restoration of this ecologically important species and support future monitoring and management efforts.

POPOyster at the NORA6 Conference

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November 30, 2025

The results of the POPOyster project were presented through a poster presentation at the NORA6 conference in Cartagena, Span (24-27 November 2025), which brings together experts in the field of European flat oyster restoration. You can read the abstract in the book of abstracts available at the link.

POPOYSTER at the CROFISH fair

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November 22, 2025

At the CROFISH Fair in Poreč, which brings together scientists, policymakers, and representatives from the fishing and aquaculture sectors, Dr. Tanja Šegvić Bubić delivered an engaging presentation that also highlighted the POPOYster project. During her talk, she outlined the project’s main objectives and discussed ongoing activities. The presentation emphasized the project’s contribution to gathering biological and ecological baseline data for future restoration activities and highlighted the importance of collaboration between researchers and stakeholders in the sector.

POPOYSTER at the 15th Croatian Biological Congress

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November 21, 2025

At the 15th Croatian Biological Congress, young researchers from the POPOYster project took part. They presented the results achieved during the first two years of the project. PhD student Niko Bujas gave an oral presentation titled " Insights into the reproductive cycle of wild Ostrea edulis populations in the northern Adriatic", while doctoral student Ratko Cvitanić presented a poster titled “Natural populations of Ostrea edulis in the Northern Adriatic: patterns of distribution, biomass, and conservation challenges”

POPOYSTER goals and progress presented to Eurofish representatives

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September 10, 2024

The Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IOF) recently hosted representatives from Eurofish, an international non-profit organization that supports the development of fisheries and aquaculture in Europe. During the visit, IOF scientists presented our current projects and shared the results of our work. This meeting also served as an opportunity to strengthen future cooperation. Additionally, the visit will be the basis for a short article in Eurofish Magazine, with the next issue focusing on Croatia.

POPOYSTER and NORA - Native Oyster Restoration Alliance

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July 30, 2024

The POPOYSTER Project is now listed as an initiative on the Native Oyster Restoration Alliance (NORA) webpage. NORA focuses on the protection and ecological restoration of the native European oyster (Ostrea edulis) and its habitat within its current or historical range. This listing reflects POPOYSTER’s involvement in the ongoing efforts to restore native oyster populations in European waters.

POPOYSTER presentation on CLIMAREST consortioum meeting

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April 20, 2024

The PI of the POPOyster project, Daria Ezgeta Balić, recently took part in a consortium meeting for the CLIMAREST project held at Ifremer in Brest from April 15th to 17th. During this event, she had the chance to interact with many researchers that work towards a common goal: restoring habitats that have faced degradation over the years. European oyster reefs are among the habitats in focus. This occasion provided a wonderful platform to introduce the POPOyster project and engage in discussions with experts from Brest known for their extensive experience in oyster reef restoration.

POPOYSTER on the Adriatic Mariculture conference

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April 9, 2024

At the Adriatic Mariculture conference, doctoral student Ratko Cvitanić, who will be conducting his doctoral research as part of the POPOyster project, presented the study results that formed the basis for the project. He also presented the aim of POPOyster project. The conference was organized by the University of Zadar in Zadar on April 8, 2024.

Citizen Science Platform for European flat oyster

Publication in Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

POPOyster at the NORA6 Conference

POPOYSTER at the CROFISH fair

POPOYSTER at the 15th Croatian Biological Congress

POPOYSTER goals and progress presented to Eurofish representatives

POPOYSTER and NORA - Native Oyster Restoration Alliance

POPOYSTER presentation on CLIMAREST consortioum meeting

POPOYSTER on the Adriatic Mariculture conference

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