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Exorcising the
BLACK Sea's Silent Killers
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Years 6 Months
Project Duration
Policy Objective Priority
A greener, low-carbon Europe
Programme Specific Objective
Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution
Lead Partner
Ecological Nongovernmental Organization Mare Nostrum
Partner Countries
Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Türkiye
Partners
Karadeniz Technical University, Institute of Oceanology – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, LEPL Ilia State University
Project Summary
International recognition has grown for multilateral efforts to address the adverse ecological and socioeconomic effects of abandoned fishing gear. This dangerous form of marine litter has significant impacts on marine habitats and wildlife, including threatened species. Despite knowledge gaps, the Black Sea health is threatened by derelict fishing gear, and the BlackNETs project aims to quantify and minimize its impact.
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