Since its establishment, Morigenos has been carrying out several projects in the field of scientific research, education, public awareness, and protection of the marine environment.
The society is officially recognised by the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning as a society acting in the public interest in the field of nature conservation, and by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport as a society acting in the public interest in the field of research activities.
During our operation, we have well set out our research path, established important collaborations and started various activities. To date, we can boast about many achievements. The main milestones that have had a significant impact on the society and our work are listed below.
2001
Establishment of Morigenos
2002
First public event: photography exhibition in the centre of Ljubljana
First fieldwork: first sighting of a dolphin in the Gulf of Trieste
2003
Morigenos launches summer research courses
The first photo-identified dolphins (many of which, such as Deinon and Morigenos, are still regularly seen today)
2005
Ford Award for the Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage
2006
Morigenos becomes ACCOBAMS partner
Morigenos acquires the status of a society of public interest in the field of nature conservation
The first Dolphin Day in Piran
2008
Morigenos acquires its own vessel
First scientific publication on dolphins in the Slovenian sea
2009
Humpback whale visits Slovenia
2012
First employment within Morigenos
2013
Morigenos starts year-long monitoring of dolphins in the Slovenian sea
2021
20 years since the founding of Morigenos
2022
Morigenos acquires premises for the Dolphin Centre in Piran