Barbara Čolić

Barbara Čolić is a marine biologist who has focused her career on marine conservation. She has conducted study on a variety of marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and coral reefs, as well as species-focused studies on echinoderms, bivalves, and communities of necto-benthic fish. Her main areas of interest include marine protected zones, their efficacy, and how they affect local populations and marine biodiversity. Her work on outreach and educational programs, which combine ocean literacy and STEAM education for all age groups to bring the sea closer to everyone, runs parallel to her research interests. Barbara oversees the Janolus Ltd. nature conservation program and serves as vice president of the Croatian non-governmental organization Marine Explorers Society – 20000 Leagues.