The project ALGAWA BSB01314 – Utilization of Macroalgae Biofilter for Wastewater Treatment has officially started under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme (2021–2027). ALGAWA addresses a critical regional challenge: aquatic pollution that threatens biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and the long-term provision of ecosystem services.
SCIENTIFIC APPROACH
The Black Sea Basin is impacted by pollutant inputs from municipal wastewater, agricultural runoff, industrial discharges, and marine contaminants. ALGAWA develops and demonstrates “Floating Wetland Biofilters”, integrating macrophytes and macroalgae to support the removal of pollutants ranging from nutrients to metals across different aquatic environments. The project combines applied research and engineering with stakeholder engagement, including site selection, species screening, prototype design and installation, performance monitoring, and guidance for replication.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS
ALGAWA will deliver:
- An Action Plan for adopting floating wetland biofilters as a benchmark solution for pollution mitigation in the Black Sea Basin;
- Demonstrated biofilter prototypes;
- A cross-border collaboration network for shared monitoring and performance evaluation;
- Living Labs and public events to strengthen awareness and uptake.
CONSORTIUM PARTNERS
- International Hellenic University – Special Account for Research Funds (Greece) (Lead Partner)
- National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” (Romania)
- Scientific Research Institution “Ukrainian Scientific Center of Ecology of the Sea” (Ukraine)
- Ondokuz Mayıs University (Türkiye)
FUNDING
Total budget: EUR 549,911.88
EU funding: EUR 494,920.68 (Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, 2021–2027)
We invite you to subscribe to the ALGAWA BSB01314 information channels to learn about the results of the project implementation:
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The ALGAWA BSB01314 «Utilization of Macroalgae Biofilter for Wastewater Treatment» Project, funded by the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme.
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