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The Black Sea, a unique sea basin, rich in biodiversity and heritage, but also where an exceptional combination of natural and human induced stressors co-occur.

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Why Black Sea?

The Black Sea, a unique sea basin, rich in biodiversity and heritage, but also where an exceptional combination of natural and human induced stressors co-occur.

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Black Sea SRIA Implementation Plan under focus!

On March 14, 2024, the Offshore Wind Energy Association (DURED) of Türkiye, in collaboration with the BRIDGE-BS project, hosted a compelling online event aimed at fostering synergies with the BLOW Project, with the goal of facilitating potential collaborations for the future of renewable energy in the Black Sea region.While exploring the Black Sea’s floating offshore […]

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Black Sea SRIA Implementation Plan under focus!

On March 14, 2024, the Offshore Wind Energy Association (DURED) of Türkiye, in collaboration with the BRIDGE-BS project, hosted a compelling online event aimed at fostering synergies with the BLOW Project, with the goal of facilitating potential collaborations for the future of renewable energy in the Black Sea region. While exploring the Black Sea’s floating […]

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Black Sea Young Ambassadors are sharing their Black Sea research with the world!

As early career ocean professionals from the Black Sea countries, Black Sea Young Ambassadors are actively contributing to facilitate the Black Sea Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda Implementation Plan while enhancing global awareness of the Black Sea through their impactful research endeavors.Most recently, Marika Makharadze and Tatiana Sitchinava, Young Ambassadors from Georgia, showcased their commitment […]

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Black Sea CONNECT was featured at the International Conference addressing Türkiye’s Contributions to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

On September 26, 2023, the Middle East Technical University (METU) Ankara Campus played host to a significant International Conference, which focused on Türkiye’s contributions to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. This event was orchestrated by the METU Institute of Marine Sciences, the Black Sea CONNECT coordinating institute, in collaboration with […]

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The Final Edition of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda Implementation Plan is available!

The Black Sea SRIA Implementation Plan facilitated under the Black Sea CONNECT CSA, aims to set the foundational work to protect the unique habitats of the Black Sea while supporting the development of sea-based sectors, which will then boost the blue economy and help generate more employment. It will direct participants from academia, funding organizations, industry, policy, […]

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🇷🇴 BSYA Mirela Paraschiv takes lead as one of the main organizers in #Littoral24 European Coastal Challenge Summit!

The conference is set to explore #climatechange, #marine and #maritime issues, #blueeconomy, and beyond.

To register➡️https://littoral24.univ-ovidius.ro/

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🌊📢Registration and abstract submission are now open for #CommOCEAN2024!

Join our global community of passionate #ScienceCommunication professionals to connect, learn, and grow together🌍

🔗http://commocean.org

🗺️ Malaga (Spain) hosted by @IEOoceanografia
📅 26-27 Nov

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