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 In
times of daily horror messages regarding destruction of our environment,
divers certainly ask if
there is
anybody in Murter area who is interested in protecting
the
beauty of the archipelago. Despite the fact, that Croatia in the last 12
years has passed
some often
very turbulent political times, the nature shows no evident traces from it.
Building next to the shore is practically everywhere forbidden and there is
a strong regulation (also in touristy regions) giving free access to the
first six meters from the water. Especially the young are very committed in
environmental protection and this increasing awareness reflects in
establishment of several new environmental organizations. As an example we
want to introduce you ARGONAUTA, with whom we already have made many joint
projects.
Eco association Argonauta was established in February 2005.
The organization is located on a hill in the old part of Murter, where the
Municipality has given a romantic house
for its disposal. A walk to the old town is definitely worth while and at
the same time one can drop by and visit an ex hibition
or other public event organized by Argonauta.
It
started with the classical underwater cleaning. In autumn 2007 Martina
managed to activate more than 40 divers for collecting and properly
disposing of trash carelessly thrown into the water.
Main goals of the establishment of Argonauta are nature and
environment protection through information, education and promotion of
sustainable development.
„Let the
blue stay blue”, “Sea is life I and II”, “Kornati – school in nature I” were
successful events mainly organized for the youth. Together with Kornati
National Park Argonauta organized an international symposium with the theme
“Anchoring in protected marine area”.
 „Increased
Biodiversity and Coastal Conservation in Croatia's Kornati Archipelago” and
“Sustainable Island and Coastal Development in Šibenik-Knin” are two
projects carried out together with the university
of Wageningen (Holland) and financed by the Dutch Government.
We wish Martina and her team a lot of success – also in our interest,
because divers will visit Murter only as long as we make sure that the “blue
stays blue”! We look forward to the next joint project to sustain the beauty
of the Mediterranean flora and fauna.
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