Implemented under the European Union INTERREG NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, the BIOBLACK Project (Raising Awareness for the Black Sea People to Recognize and Protect Black Sea Biodiversity) is hosting major international joint events to safeguard the unique ecosystem of the Black Sea and foster public awareness.
Led by the Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Marine Sciences in partnership with the Institute of Fish Resources (Bulgaria) and Mare Nostrum (Romania), our upcoming event schedule is as follows:
📅 Event Program
Black Sea Biodiversity Workshop
Date: September 2, 2026
Venue: Karadeniz Technical University, Kanuni Campus, Faculty of Science, Nazım Terzioğlu Amphitheater (Trabzon)
Details: Bringing together project partners, public authorities, municipal managers, academic experts, fishers, and NGO representatives from all three partner countries, this workshop will focus on monitoring and protecting native, invasive, and threatened species. The event will also feature the grand opening of the Black Sea Food Web Exhibition showcasing 3D-printed marine organisms and the official launch of the citizen-science mobile application BLACKPYRAMID. Each partner will present their respective national State of Black Sea Biodiversity Report.
Sea Survey
Date: September 3, 2026
Venue: Black Sea Coastal Waters / KTU R/V DENAR-1
Details: Following hands-on marine fieldwork utilizing plankton tows and beam trawl hauls, the collected marine organisms will be introduced to participants in a laboratory setting to demonstrate their vital ecological roles.
Guided by our motto, "The Black Sea is our shared sea, and its biodiversity is our shared heritage," we warmly invite all stakeholders and nature enthusiasts to join us in these collaborative milestones!