Croatian marine ichthyologists: a 440-years long journey

In this presentation author presents a historical overview of the development of marine ichthyology in Croatia from the 16th century and the work/correspodence of Jakov Sorkočević Lovrov until the present day (a 440 – years journey). The presentation also gives data concerning the most important marine ichthyologists (Sorkočević, Bučić, Kolombatović, Brusina, Kosić, Lorini, Šoljan, Gamulin, among others) whose work marked certain periods of history in a particular way. Some of their works (such as „Fishes of the Adriatic“) that contributed to the development of marine ichthyology in Croatia and wider area are discussed as well.