On Thursday, 18 September 2025, the president of Morigenos, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tilen Genov, gave a lecture at the Biology-Psychology Student Conference at Famnit – the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies of the University of Primorska.

In his talk “Dolphins of Slovenia, Africa and globally: the importance of studying whales and dolphins”, he took the audience on a journey into the world of these remarkable marine mammals – from the northern Adriatic to West Africa. He highlighted the vital role whales and dolphins play as indicators of ocean health and as symbols of biodiversity conservation. While some species are abundant and widespread, others are rare, endangered, or even on the brink of extinction. Their study therefore reveals much more than just the mysteries of their lives – it tells the story of changes in the oceans and of our impact on them.

Through examples from his own research, Dr. Genov also showed why the protection of whales and dolphins is essential not only for the preservation of marine ecosystems, but also for mitigating climate change.