Predsident has been joined by the advisor to the Minister of tourism Mr Ivo Bašić, Mayor of Mali Lošinj Mr Gari Cappelli, director of Tourist board of Mali Lošinj Mrs Đurđica Šimičić, president of the Management board of Jadranka group Mr Sanjin Šolić, director of State institute for nature conservation dr. Matija Franković and othe colaborators, partners and friends of Blue World Institute.

The Centre has received its first "user" a day before the opening, a loggerhead turtle named Sansego. Sansego had some diving problems. It has been checked by dr. Dubravko Devčić, our local veterinarian, and should be released back to the sea shortly.

The rescue centre will be opened for visitors every day but for detailed hours please check  the BWI web page http://www.plavi-svijet.org/hr/adrese/ or call the Institute on 051 604666!

Sea turtle rescue centre has been opened as part of NETCET project co-funded by European Union IPA Adriatic programm.