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December 10, 2018
As a part of the course Scientific Inquiries in
Environmental Science, taught by prof. Marlena Ćukteraš, students from Dubrovnik
campus had two field trips this semester. The goal was to investigate Dubrovnik
area throughout the borders of former Dubrovnik Republic, in order to see how
it managed to sustain itself for centuries with the help of natural resources. The
first field trip was to the area of Ston where students visited the Salt Works
Ston (Solana u Stonu) and learned about the economic value of salt in the past.
Students also visited Malostonski zaljev and peninsula of Pelješac where they
learned about the biological diversity in the ecosystems of the sea, the river
and the mountain and their current anthropogenic impact.
The second field trip was in the area of Konavle where the Dubrovnik
Republic and people in the city got their food and water. Besides visiting good
examples of sustainable development at Kojan Coral and Cadmos Village estates,
students visited the river Ljuta and have tested the quality of water by examining
its physico-chemical characteristics (temperature, pH, clearness, etc.).
Students also observed the flora and fauna in and around the river. Students
were divided into groups and they were given assignment to do SWOT analysis of
the area and to recommend the activities to be done for the purpose of
supporting sustainable development.