CIESM CONGRESS ENDS MONDAY'S SESSION

( Editorial: --> 8156 ) CAVTAT, June 1 (Hina) - The first day of the 35th International Commission for the Scientific Research of the Mediterranean (CIESM) held in south Croatia's coastal town of Cavtat focused on new horizons in marine science. The congress gathered around 500 scientists from 23 member- countries. The session held under the auspices of Croatian President Franjo Tudjman was opened by the Prince of Monaco, S. A. S. Reiner III, as chairman of the CIESM. CIESM General Director stressed the importance of talks about the newest achievements and research among scientists from various fields of expertise in maritime science. Five scientists held speeches about the geo-dynamics of the eastern Mediterranean and new horizons opening for maritime science thanks to space research. Croatia, as a Mediterranean country, is interested in cooperation with all Mediterranean countries, as well as countries involved in maritime research, Croatian Science and Technology Minister, Ivica Kostovic, said. The deep-sea flora of Croatia's sea bed is very rich and abounds in varieties. Its 1,185 islands, reefs and cliffs, as well as 1,777 kilometres of land are evidence of the indentedness and beauty of our islands and coast. This is why Croatia advocates a sustainable development and harmony between ecology and economy is order to maintain this wealth for the generations to come, Kostovic said. (hina) lml 012014 MET jun 98