Od 26. do 27. februara 2024. godine u Hotelu Colosseo, Skadar Albanija, održana je obuka pod nazivom „Monitoring slatkovodnih (ribljih) ekosistema u delti rijeke Bune/Bojane“. U organizaciji Centra za očuvanje i zaštitu prirodne sredine u Albaniji (PPNEA – Birdlife Albania) u saradnji sa Programom za životnu sredinu (EnvPro) Crna Gora, ova obuka je imala za cilj da naglasi značaj slatkovodnih ekosistema, podstakne saradnju među relevantnim institucijama i unaprijedi kapacitet organizacija za praćenje ribljih ekosistema i preduzimanje akcija za očuvanje. Sa crnogorske strane učestvovale su kolege iz Agencije za zaštitu životne sredine (EPA) i Nacionalnih parkova (NP), kao i mladi istraživači.
The training covered various essential topics, including methods for sampling fish, assessing the conservation status of species, understanding the significance of freshwater ecosystems, introducing DNA analysis, and exploring potential conservation actions. In addition, the training gave a special focus on Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii) and European eel (Anguilla anguilla).
Key topics discussed included preservation actions and threats and needs for conservation actions including actual research activities and findings as well as introducing standard EU methods for sampling fish with multimesh gillnets (EN 14757) and electrofishing in Protected Areas, along with the assessment of species conservation status at these sites.
The second day focused on practical part and methods of monitoring of fish species in the Buna River at three specific locations: Buna Bridge, Berdice e Mesme/Gravel, and Drragjat/Flusha – Buna River. This hands-on approach provided participants with practical experience and a deeper understanding of the methodologies used in freshwater ecosystem monitoring.
By equipping participants with the necessary skills and knowledge, the event ensured that both countries are better prepared to protect and monitor their valuable freshwater resources.
