Problems
- Unfavourable conservation status of the area
- Lack of knowledge regarding the population ecology of the Mediterranean Shag in the Slovenian sea
- Uncoordinated spatial management by various stakeholders
- Insufficient public awareness and lack of knowledge
- Potential hazards of oil spills
Objectives
- To gather data on population dynamics, distribution and ecological requirements of the Mediterranean Shag in the Slovenian sea
- To identify and designate marine IBAs (Important Bird Areas) and SPAs (Specially Protected Areas) for the Mediterranean Shag in Slovenia
- To adopt guidelines for the new marine SPAs management in compliance with sustainable development principles
- To prepare a plan of emergency operations in the event of oil spill into the marine environment
- To educate the young and acquaint the public with conservation issues of the Mediterranean Shag and significance of the Slovenian sea for its protection
- To consolidate communication among local stakeholders
