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The sea water quality along coastline of Montenegro | Kvalitet morske vode duž Crnogorske obale
2011
Stanković, S., Tehnološko-metalurški fakultet, Beograd (Serbia) | Joksimović, D., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
The concentration of trace metals (Pb, Cd, As and Hg) were measured in sea water and sediments in the coastline of the Montenegro. The obtained results of trace metals in sea water were compared with those found in the sediment. Sampling was performed in the fall of 2005 and spring 2006 at five locations in the Montenegrin coastline, Sveti Stasije, Herceg Novi, Budva, Bar and Rt Djeran which present different levels and sources of human impact. The heavy metals analyses in seawater and sediment of the Montenegrin coastline identified to be contaminated with lead the harbor Bar and Sv. Stasije, with arsenic Rt Djeran, with mercury the harbor Bar and Herceg Novi and with cadmium Herceg Novi.
Show more [+] Less [-]Bioecological quality of coastal waters of Boka Kotorska Bay [Montenegro] for breeding edible mussels | Bioekološki kvalitet priobalnih voda Bokokotorskog zaliva [Crna Gora] za uzgoj jestivih školjaka
2011
Redžić, A., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Drakulović, D., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Joksimović, D., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Vuksanović, N., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Mandić, S., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
In this work physico-chemical and microbiological indicators of coastal waters of Boka Kotorska Bay were presented. As results these parameters of waters quality for mariculture were estimated, especially for breeding of high quality species: mussels-Mytilus galloprovincialis and oyster-Ostrea edulis. The data of primary production which is important for food chain for these organisms were presented. Investigated locations are suitable for mariculture which was requested from Public Enterprise Coastal zone. Temporary, higher eutrophic level was noticed as result of anthropogenic influence. The data are from one year period (2010- montly and seasonally intervals) by monitoring on 10 locations.
Show more [+] Less [-]Effect of sea water pollution of the Boka Kotorska Bay [Adriatic sea, Montenegro] of [i.e. on] the embryonic development of spotted sea urchin Sphaerechinus granularis | Uticaj zagađenja morske vode u Bokokotorskom zalivu [Jadransko more, Crna Gora] na embrionalno razviće pjegavog morskog ježa
2011
Milošević, I., Institute for Marine Biology, Kotor (Montenegro) | Shmukler, Y.B., N.K. Kozlov Institute of Developmental Biology, Moskow (Russian Federation) | Gojković, M., Institute for Marine Biology, Kotor (Montenegro) | Vlaisavljević, S., Faculty of Science, Novi Sad (Serbia) | Redžić, A., Institute for Marine Biology, Kotor (Montenegro) | Gačić, Z., Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Belgrade (Serbia) | Milošević, N., Emergency Medical Service, Kotor (Montenegro) | Rakić, Lj., Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Belgrade (Serbia)
Sea urchin gametes, embryos and larvae can be used for quick, cheap and reliable screening and testing of pharmacologically active substances and pollutants. Effects of fecal pollution of Kotor Bay water and mercury in sediments and water of Risan Bay on embryonic development of spotted sea urchin (S. granularis), were examined. The results showed malformations, blockade of adhesion blastomeras and normal embryonic development. This distortion of development is about the suppression of the normal process of cortical granule exocytosis during activation reaction that starts fertilization, response Ring wave and increased level of free calcium ions in intimately membrane layer.
Show more [+] Less [-]Comparative studies on bioindicators in northern and southern Adriatic | Komparativno istraživanje bioindikatora u sjevernom i južnom Jadranu
2011
Mitrić, M., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Castelli, A., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Kljajić, Z., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
This paper presents results of measuring the contents of certain bio-indicators in samples of digestive gland and lung of mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis). The results were obtained in the framework of the Program for monitoring ecological status in Montenegro during the 2009 and 2010 year. Biomonitoring program was conducted in accordance with the LBS Protocol (Protocol on the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution from land-based sources and land activities) and the criteria MED POL Programme (Mediterranean Pollution Control), which is compliant with the requirements of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and has established a system of reporting and data exchange with the EEA. The program includes the analysis of biomarkers in Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarc, 1819) (mussels), and dynamic sampling is 2 times a year (March and September). In order to assess the spatial distribution and temporal trends of pollution, followed by the response of various biomarkers presented at two positions in the coastal waters of Montenegro (Dobrota and Bijela) and three positions in Slovenia (bays Piran, Strunjan and Koper). Biomarker responses showed no difference between the positions of the different ecological status.
Show more [+] Less [-]Concentration of heavy metals in the Cystoseira algae at the Montenegrin coast | Koncentracija nekih teških metala u algama roda Cystoseira u Crnogorskom podmorju
2011
Mačić, V., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Stanković, S., Tehnološko-metalurški fakultet, Beograd (Serbia) | Joksimović, D., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Kljajić, Z., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
Concentration of lead (Pb), lame (Cr), copper (Cu) and cadmium (Cd) were detrmined in Cystoseira algae collected from the Montenegrin mediolittoroal, during the spring 2007. Samples of three species of Cystoseira algae (C. amentacea, C. barbata and C. compressa) were analyzed in order to have information on bioaccumulation of these elements and possibility to use these algae as biomonitors for heavy metal pollution. The data obtained for heavy metals were similar with other area of Mediterranean Sea, with exception for significantly higher concentration of copper, on Budva location.
Show more [+] Less [-]Influence of wastewater on seawater and sediment quality in the Bokokotorska Bay [Adriatic sea, Montenegro] | Uticaj otpadnih voda na kvalitet morske vode i sedimenta u Bokokotorskom zalivu [Jadransko more, Crna Gora]
2012
Marković, S., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Kolarević, S., Biološki fakultet, Beograd (Serbia) | Vuković-Gačić, B., Biološki fakultet, Beograd (Serbia) | Kljajić, Z., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
In this paper the results of preliminary investigations of microbiological quality of seawater and sediment are presented. Analyses are performed by membrane filtration. The samples were collected near the sawage outfalls in Bokakotorska bay. It is noticed much higher number of bacteria – indicators of fecal pollution in sediment surface that seawater overlaying the sediment. Concentrations of bacteria diminished in layers of sediment laying deeper that sediment surface. Influence of wastewater is the most evident on 1 and 3 positions.
Show more [+] Less [-]Determination of microelement contents in sea water and mussels from Boka Kotorska Bay, Montenegro | Određivanje sadržaja mikroelemenata u morskoj vodi i dagnji u Bokokotorskom zalivu, Crna Gora
2012
Joksimović, D., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Kljajić, Z., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
The concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Cr, Pb, Cd and As) were measured in sea water and mussels at location in the Boka Kotor Bay which selected as result of increased anthropogenic impacts from land. Sampling was performed at three locations, Sv. Stasije, Herceg Novi and Žanjice in the fall 2006 and spring 2007. The majority of the microelements registered in higher concentrations in fall samples in 2006 than in spring samples 2007. The concentration of metals in the studied samples was present at different levels, and is beloved the maximum level allowed, except for yinc and lead in some locations.
Show more [+] Less [-]The problem of ballast waters and possibilities of their treatment | Problem balasnih voda i mogućnosti njihovog tretmana
2010
Sekulić, G., Gradjevinski fakultet, Podgorica (Montenegro)
The papar deals with the possibility of different types of seas protection from ballast waters, starting with administrative measures up to the technologies proposals by which those waters could be treated. The problem of ballast waters in the Montenegrin part of Adriatic Sea is in focus in this paper, and the proposal for protection measures are elaborated.
Show more [+] Less [-]Algal ordo Cystoseira as bioindicators of the marine aqatory [i.e. aquatory] state | Alge roda Cystoseira kao bioindikatori stanja morske akvatorije
2010
Mačić, V., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
Research of presence and distribution of algal ordo Cystoseira has been done in 8 locations of Montenegrin coast. Presence of 8 species is confirmed and analysis of their aggregation on locations and aggregation of locations based on physico-chemical parameters of sea water and exposition to the waves are studied. Possibility of using these organisms as bioindicators is suggested.
Show more [+] Less [-]Contents of lead and cadmium in seawater and sediments from Bokakotor bay [Adriatic sea, Montenegro] | Sadržaj olova i kadmijuma u morskoj vodi i sedimentu Bokokotorskog zaliva [Jadransko more, Crna Gora]
2010
Joksimović, D., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Stanković, S., Tehnološko-metalurški fakultet, Beograd (Serbia)
As other areas on Montenegrin coast, Bokakotorska bay is also under a heavy impact of anthropogenic factors and the activities on the shore. The aim of the present work was to determine the levels of lead and cadmium in coastal surface sea water and sediment at three stations located in the inner shore waters Boka Kotor bay, and at one station located off shore Montenegrian coast considered as a reference station. The comparison of the results obtained for the inner shore stations with reference station showed that the content of this metals in some station are considerable increased in ratio to reference station.
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