Events
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SturNet National Awareness Event in Thessaloniki
On 17 June 2026 the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki hosted SturNet’s national awareness-raising event for Greece. Eight papers were presented in the Ach. Panetsos Hall of the School of Veterinary Medicine, before an audience of researchers, academics, students and other interested stakeholders. The eight papers Environmental DNA as a method of monitoring Two of the…
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Ten Sturgeon Tagged with Acoustic Transmitters in the Sakarya River
On 14 and 15 May 2026 the SturNet team in Türkiye placed acoustic receivers in the Sakarya River and tagged ten sturgeon. The work is part of building permanent monitoring of the river — not a one-off count, but a network that will record the movement of the fish over the coming months. How acoustic…
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Ina Agafonova Participates in International Workshop on Sturgeon Conservation in Constanța – April 7th 2026
On 7 April 2026, Ina Agafonova participated in an international awareness-raising and networking workshop held in Constanța, Romania, dedicated to advancing cooperation on marine biodiversity and sturgeon conservation in the Black Sea region. The event was organized by GeoEcoMar as part of the SturNet project and brought together researchers, public institutions, environmental organizations, and other…
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Transnational SturNet Meeting in Chișinău
On 3–4 December, a transnational working meeting under the SturNet project took place in Chișinău, Moldova, hosted by our partner Ecological Counselling Center Cahul. The event gathered all project partners for a mid-term review of progress and a joint discussion on the next implementation steps – from field activities to future collaborative initiatives across the Black…
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Global Education Week: Connected People for an Inclusive Planet
Global Education Week (17–23 November 2025) is an annual worldwide initiative aimed at raising awareness of global education as a tool for solidarity and change. Since 2015, it has been held every third week of November, bringing together schools, universities, organizations, and communities across the globe. Its goal is not only to inform about global issues…
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🌊 One Sea, Shared Responsibility: Honoring International Black Sea Day
On October 31st, we join voices across six countries to celebrate International Black Sea Day — a day that reminds us of the beauty, complexity, and fragility of one of Europe’s most vital marine ecosystems. This date marks the anniversary of the 1996 Strategic Action Plan for the Protection and Rehabilitation of the Black Sea, signed…
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The International Forum ‘Black Sea 2030’ was held: Partnership for a sustainable future
On October 24, 2025, the International Forum “Black Sea 2030: Partnership for a Sustainable Future” was held at the International Congress Center in Burgas. The forum brought together leading experts, representatives from institutions, academia, business, and non-governmental organizations. The event focused on sustainable development, marine environmental protection, the green transition, and innovations in the blue economy.…
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World Maritime Day: Our Black Sea – Our Responsibility and Opportunity
Today we celebrate World Maritime Day – a day dedicated to shipping, the maritime industry, and their vital role in the sustainable development of our oceans. Maritime transport systems are essential to the global economy, yet they also carry a responsibility to protect the marine environment. Pollution, climate change, and the growing congestion of sea routes…
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July 23: World Whale and Dolphin Day
On July 23, we celebrate World Whale and Dolphin Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of these marine mammals and the many threats they face. Dolphins – among the most intelligent creatures on the planet – are not only a symbol of freedom, but also an indicator of the state…
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Collaboration to Enhance Knowledge about the Marine Environment
From May 27 to 29, the Biodiversity Conservation Foundation of Bulgaria had the pleasure of participating in a “Training of Trainers” session in Burgas, part of the EOL – Environmental Education and Ocean Literacy in the Black Sea Basin project (BSB00432). This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea…