The marine ecosystem of the Black Sea is facing multiple threats caused by human activities, such as pollution, eutrophication, invasive species, overfishing, and the loss of natural habitats. These issues are exacerbated by climate change and by the uneven research capacities of the riparian countries, putting biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the livelihoods of communities in the region at risk.
ANEMONE PLUS aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the Black Sea ecosystem by fostering transnational collaboration and developing advanced, accessible, and user-friendly tools for monitoring and managing the marine environment. The project also seeks to improve the engagement of decision-makers and stakeholders, promoting informed decision-making in support of a smart and sustainable blue economy.
Project Lead: National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”
Partner 2: Ecological Non-Governmental Organization Mare Nostrum
Partner 3: Institute of Oceanology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Partner 4: Ukrainian Scientific Center of Marine Ecology
Partner 5: Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Partner 6: Turkish Marine Research Foundation
The ANEMONE PLUS project is funded by the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, co-financed by the European Union, with a total budget of €1,482,285.55.