BLUE CONNECT joins the #30DayMapChallenge with a Black Sea story
As part of this year’s #30DayMapChallenge, BLUE CONNECT has put Burgas Bay and its wildlife under the spotlight with a new map showing how fishing activities overlap with Black Sea bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Bulgarian waters.
Blue Connect – Macaronesia Demo Site Coordinator at COP30 in Brazil
Débora Gutierrez, researcher of our partner University of the Azores (UAc) and coordinator of the Macaronesia Demo Site, was invited to attend the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), held this month in the Amazon region of Brazil. Her participation highlights the Macaronesia’ growing leadership in sustainable ocean planning and reinforces the relevance of the region in the global dialogue on marine conservation and coastal management.
Blue Connect at Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland Annual Science Meeting
Dr Emily Hague and Dr Rachel Shucksmith from the Scottish MPA Demo Site are presenting an e-poster on the BLUE CONNECT project demo site work at the MASTS Annual Science Meeting, 18-20 November 2025, taking place at the Technology & Innovation Centre, in Glasgow, Scotland.
From Policy to Practice: Regional and Local Impacts of EU Missions and HE Clusters – Workshop
The workshop on “From Policy to Practice: Regional and Local Impacts of EU Missions and HE Clusters” is the third in a series of four organized by the NCP4Missions project, the networking initiative for National Contact Points (NCPs) of the five EU Missions. Building on previous two workshops, this workshop will focus on highlighting the regional/local impact of both the EU Missions and the Horizon Europe Clusters.
BBF’s BLUE CONNECT Team Delivers Lecture on Seagrasses During Research Voyage to St. Anastasia Island
On the occasion of International Black Sea Day, a special research voyage took place aboard the catamaran “Anastasia”, bringing together scientists, active citizens, and representatives of organizations engaged in the protection of the marine environment.
BBF’s BLUE CONNECT Team Opens the “My Black Sea” Exhibition within the Initiative “The Sea and the Children”
On the occasion of International Black Sea Day – October 31, the community center “Izgrev 1909” in Burgas hosted the ninth edition of the initiative “The Sea and the Children”, aimed at encouraging children’s awareness and active engagement in protecting the marine and coastal environment. The initiative is carried out in partnership with regional libraries across the country and connects students from different cities through the creation and exchange of creative messages inspired by the Black Sea.
The Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation’s BLUE CONNECT Team Participates in the First “Black Sea 2030” Forum
Burgas hosted the first edition of the international forum “Black Sea 2030: Partnership for a Sustainable Future,” marking the launch of an initiative that aims to become an annual platform for cooperation among the Black Sea countries. The event brought together representatives from governmental institutions, academia, non-governmental organizations, and the business sector.
Bioblitz in L’Albera demo site: exploring marine biodiversity by day and night
On 20 and 27 September 2025, a double marine bioblitz took place in L’Albera demo site, located within a Natura 2000 site in Llançà (Catalonia, Spain). The activity was organised by SUBMON, partner of the BLUE CONNECT project, as part of the project’s efforts to promote citizen engagement and participation and to improve knowledge on the biodiversity of Mediterranean coastal habitats.
1st National Workshop of the Guardians of the Sea in Maio Island, Cabo Verde
From 1st to 3rd October, our partners Fundação Maio Biodiversidade ONG and the PaMAR project facilitated the first national workshop of the Guardians of the Sea (GoS) program in Maio Island, Cabo Verde. The event gathered artisanal fishers involved in the GoS program and NGO partners from six islands, marking a key milestone in the program’s history.
5th EU Blue Parks Community Workshop: ‘Achieving Mission Ocean and Waters Protection Targets: Showcasing the EU Blue Parks Projects’
Join us online for the fifth EU Blue Parks Community Workshop on 19 November 2025 where Blue Connect will present, with other projects, how we are driving progress towards Europe’s marine protection goals.