Projects

With support from the area’s Fisheries Local Action Group, a small innovative Danish business has developed a sustainable land-based vertical algae and seaweed cultivation system.

A company modernises its historic fishpond system by focusing on ecological and sustainable aquaculture, economic growth and preservation of heritage.

The project aimed to explore the potential of converting fish and crustacean waste into fibrous materials for applications such as wound dressings and fabrics.

A family-run aquaculture business has developed an innovative facility to co-cultivate sea urchins, for re-stocking,with sustainable seaweed products.

This trout farm integrated solar energy, waste management innovations, and community engagement, becoming a regional hub for renewable energy, biodiversity, and education.

A local company’s innovative approach has sparked a new market for sea snails while promoting sustainability in the Black Sea region.

Fishers have tested acoustic bollards- devices emitting underwater sound blasts- to deter dolphins, reduce dolphin bycatch and mitigate net damage.

Once declared extinct in the region, the Baltic sturgeon is being reintroduced to its native waterways through the Stör project, led by German scientists.

The Lambousa, a 1955 wooden fishing trawler, has been transformed into a floating museum showcasing the area's rich maritime heritage.