Croatia: Monk Seals and more

Hi, does anyone out there know much about Croatia or other countries in the region. I’ve got to be in Europe for a week or so over Easter and want to explore. In particular I might go looking for Monk Seals off of Croatia. See http://www.rewildingeurope.com/news/articles/mediterranean-monk-seal-makes-a-comeback-in-croatia/

If anyone knows any researchers over there that I could talk to that would be great

thanks

Jon