Italia-Croatia

BlueE-Learning Platform: live presentation event on August 27, 2026

Final Conference in Lecce e Ston: "Generation Sea – Youth Entrepreneurship and the Future of Aquaculture" and “Protecting the Biodiversity and Sustainable Acquaculture Future”

On Friday, July 3rd, the final conference titled "Generation Sea – Youth Entrepreneurship and the Future of Aquaculture" took place at the University of Salento’s Rectorate. It was an international event featuring the project's Italian and Croatian partners; The process of dialogue and information sharing continued on July 9, 2026, in Croatia—at the Duke's Palace in Ston—where the second final conference titled “Protecting Biodiversity and Sustainable Acquaculture Futures” took place.

Blue education training for SMEs and Professionals across Italy and Croatia

Following the success of the initial training session dedicated to SMEs held in Chioggia on 25 June, the BlueDiversity project successfully conducted two additional specialized training days for professionals in Italy and Croatia on 16 and 17 July 2026

Project results showcased in the July 2026 issue of Platinum "Aziende & Protagonisti”

We are delighted to share that BlueDiversity is featured in the latest issue of Platinum "Aziende & Protagonisti"! Distributed alongside Italy's leading financial newspaper, Il Sole 24 Ore, this prestigious publication explores the landscape of contemporary enterprise, research and innovation.

Biodiversity and sustainable aquaculture, blue tourism routes, and training: a report on the 5th project meeting held in Acquatina (Frigole) and online

On July 2nd, on the eve of the final conference, project partners gathered at the University of Salento’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Centre in Acquatina (Frigole) for the 5th project meeting. During the event, representatives from the Italian and Croatian partners reviewed the project's activities, capitalization efforts, and training initiatives.

Workshop — Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) in the Veneto Region: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

On June 25th, the BlueDiversity Workshop took place at Palazzo Grassi in Chioggia, in partnership with the EU Green Week. Organized by the Department of Biology of the University of Padova (Prof. Cristiano De Pittà) and Eduforma, the workshop brought together researchers, professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the latest scientific advances on the invasive blue crab (Callinectes sapidus).