The use of sturgeon data in the work of competent authorities will be the focus of an upcoming SturNet training in Burgas. The Protection of Biodiversity in Bulgaria Foundation, the project coordinator, organises the training with the support of OPIMOS. The practical session focuses on tools that connect observations, citizen reports and institutional oversight.
Working with the platform and mobile application
The session will open with an introduction to SturNet and a demonstration of the web platform, followed by practical work with the mobile application. A separate part will examine acoustic telemetry and the interpretation of sturgeon tracking data.
Further topics will cover hotspot visualisation, escalation procedures for high-risk cases and access to sensitive data according to users’ permissions. The programme also addresses the connection between citizen reports and institutional oversight, a relevant issue when using information about species and their habitats in practice.
The closing discussion will give participants an opportunity to ask questions and consider how the tools presented could be applied in their work.
When, where and how to take part
- Date: 3 November 2026.
- Training: 09:00–13:00; registration from 08:45.
- Venue: Hotel Bulgaria, Burgas, first-floor conference hall.
- Organiser: Protection of Biodiversity in Bulgaria Foundation, with the support of OPIMOS.
The invitation is addressed to representatives of competent authorities. To register, use the QR code in the invitation. The invitation and updated programme are attached in Bulgarian.
The event is part of project BSB00172 SturNet, co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021–2027.
Invitation (PDF in Bulgarian) · Updated programme (PDF in Bulgarian)