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Mrs Barbara UNKOVIC

Seafloor cartigrapher and natural heritage interpretator

Quick Info
Work Location

Keršovanijeva 10, 52100 Pula, Croatia
52100 Pula, Croatia
Croatia

Nationality
Croatia
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Highest Degree
MSc
Job Type
Teaching/Education
Natural Resource Management
Commercial (Sales & Marketing)
Extension Services (Public Awareness)
Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Activities

Underwater
Mapping & Photography Services
We map and
photograph underwater landscapes across the Adriatic's most picturesque
locations, including beaches, coves, islets, and reefs ideal for Snorkeling and
diving. But we love all the Seas and will be happy to work in yours too!



Our underwater maps document natural resources and promote specific
destinations as premium tourism products.



 Our Services:
· Comprehensive underwater mapping: recording
geographical features, depth measurements, and habitat biodiversity assessment
· Custom thematic underwater map creation
· Professional photography of underwater landscapes and
marine ecosystems
· Commercial tourism photography featuring beach zones,
models, and aerial perspectives
· Compelling location descriptions for underwater maps
to enhance destination recognition through storytelling.

UNDERWATER MAPS -Purpose and benefits
Our underwater maps:
· Showcase hidden underwater locations
· Document and value natural marine resources
· Enhance visitor experience and safety
· Introduce innovation to destination offerings
· Reinforce a destination's image of professional
management

These pristine Snorkeling and diving locations have always existed - now
we must raise awareness of their fragile beauty to ensure their sustainable
preservation and appreciation.
Exploring the marine world provides hours of enjoyment and escape from
daily routines. Many people fear the sea simply because it's unfamiliar. Our
maps reveal the seabed structure, depths, and marine inhabitants, while
accompanying underwater photography offers a glimpse of the hidden wonders
beneath the waves.

OUR CLIENTS
Our clients commission our underwater maps to promote destinations
and highlight natural resources for public benefit. These maps provide:
· A competitive advantage through innovative promotion
· Enhanced visitor experience and safety
· Engaging content that informs, educates, and
entertains
· Increased marine conservation awareness
· New opportunities for outdoor tourism development

Our services also benefit a variety of institutions like Tourism Boardsm, hoteliers, island owners, national parks,
nature preserves, and protected areas seeking to enrich their offerings with
innovative and sustainable content.
We manage complete project logistics - from terrain scanning and
location assessment to scheduling and product delivery. Through our
partnerships, we also offer website integration, on-site informational signage,
and promotional content for marketing campaigns.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Our underwater maps serve residents and visitors of all ages - current
sea enthusiasts and future ocean lovers alike. Mapped locations are easier and
safer to explore, allowing visitors to fully appreciate each site's unique
features. Our Seas are a treasure that demands protection. Understanding
what lies beneath its azure waters is essential to conservation efforts - precisely
what our underwater maps facilitate.

SNORKELING
Snorkeling - breath-hold diving in shallow waters - offers unparalleled
recreation. Observing the underwater world in all its blue hues provides deep
relaxation and escape from daily pressures. Beneath the surface, conversation
ceases, replaced by peaceful silence and the gentle crackling of a healthy
reef. All you need is a mask, snorkel, and fins to comfortably explore the
seabed, swimming at the surface while observing the underwater landscape and
its inhabitants.

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY - Capturing Marine Magic
Underwater photography transcends language barriers while revealing the
hidden wonders beneath the waves. Our coastlines host fascinating
natural communities with diverse flora and fauna accessible from shore in
shallow waters.
Our documentation process includes macro details, underwater routes, landscape
perspectives, editorial photography with models, and aerial imagery.

Seasonal Documentation
Like terrestrial environments, underwater ecosystems transform
seasonally, affecting colours and the appearance of marine life. Countless
factors influence water quality, clarity, colour, and photogenic potential.
Properly documenting an underwater location requires multiple dives
across different seasons to capture optimal light conditions and marine life,
revealing each site's true essence. We meticulously prepare visual portfolios
for each location, ensuring our clients receive unique materials that maximize
marketing impact while authentically representing each underwater environment.

Visual Impact
In our visually-driven world, images play an increasingly vital role.
Research shows the human brain processes images thousands of times faster than
text, making visual communication more intuitive and memorable.
Effective photography enhances understanding, increases engagement, and
inspires contemplation - making it a powerful marketing and social media tool.
Underwater photography offers a rare perspective that reveals breathtaking
seascapes, sparks curiosity, fuels imagination, and invites exploration of
hidden underwater wonders.






















Sea regions of study
Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin
Adriatic Sea
Skills

A true guardian of the Adriatic depths, I bring over 30 years of expertise as a certified Dive Master, guiding
adventurers through spectacular underwater realms. My passion for marine
environments was forged through elite athletic competition in underwater
orientation, freediving, and long-distance swimming. I transform hidden submarine landscapes into exquisite hand-drawn
thematic maps, combining artistic precision with scientific accuracy. My clients - tourist boards, national parks, and protected marine areas - rely on
my unique abilities to enhance destination experiences by showcasing
underwater treasures while promoting safety and conservation awareness.



Each map is a labour of love,
meticulously sketched by hand beneath the waves and accompanied by captivating interpretative texts that bring marine environments to life for
visitors. I work with my professional photographer husband Anton 
revolutionizing how travellers experience the Adriatic coastline. You can check out our ground breaking project "Istra
Snorkeling".


Working language(s)
Croatian
English
Italian
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We work in the Adriatic Sea, but we are opened to work on other seas and would be really honourd to join your project or initiative and support you to raise awareness of our fragile marine resource, creating new trends and interpret the most ancient route that connects the whole world= the sea! 
Feel free to contact us and discuss further:-)



Last Updated: 2025-11-13


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