Pero Tutman is a Senior Scientific Advisor at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR) in Split, Croatia. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and has accumulated extensive research experience working within the Laboratory of Ichthyology and Coastal Fishery. His primary scientific expertise spans marine biology, ichthyology, and the monitoring of marine litter across the Adriatic Sea. His extensive academic work focuses on the ecology of marine and freshwater fish populations, biological invasions, and the protection of endemic species across the Dinaric karst river networks. Throughout his career, he has successfully coordinated numerous research initiatives and cross-border projects dedicated to marine conservation and plastic pollution mitigation. More information about his scientific publications and ongoing research activities can be found on his official profile at ResearchGate.