In July 2026, experts from the Ukrainian Scientific Centre of Ecology of the Sea participated in the online ALGAWA Project & Research Coordination Meeting, focused on aligning partner actions for the project's second reporting period. Participants focused on preparing and submitting the second progress report, coordinating technical deliverables, structuring shared [...]

          On June 22–23, 2026, experts from the Ukrainian Scientific Centre of Ecology of the Sea joined online the international event "Living Lab at Floating Pilot Site", hosted in Constanța, Romania, by the "Grigore Antipa" National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) as part of the ALGAWA project. The [...]

On 14 May 2026, the Ukrainian Scientific Center of Ecology of the Sea (UkrSCES) successfully held an online stakeholder meeting under the international project ANEMONE PLUS BSB00949 ("Assessment of the vulnerability of the Black Sea marine ecosystem to anthropogenic impacts – promoting cooperation with business, authorities and citizens for a sustainable 'blue' region"). The project [...]

          On 14 May 2026, the Ukrainian Scientific Centre of Ecology of the Sea (UkrSCES) hosted an online stakeholder meeting within the ANEMONE PLUS BSB00949 project, during which the related international project ALGAWA BSB01314 “Utilization of Macroalgae Biofilter for Wastewater Treatment” was presented. The ALGAWA presentation was included in the thematic [...]

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For many people, it is primarily associated with holidays, beaches, and the summer season. At the same time, the Black Sea represents a unique marine ecosystem with rich natural and historical heritage that is important for the entire region.   We invite you to take the interactive Black Sea Quiz to test your knowledge about [...]

The condition of marine ecosystems is shaped by processes that evolve over long periods of time. Pollution, nutrient inputs leading to eutrophication, climate change, habitat degradation, and other anthropogenic pressures accumulate over decades. Accordingly, effective solutions also require a long-term, comprehensive, and integrated approach.   Within the ANEMONE PLUS project, a resilience-building approach for marine [...]

On 15–16 January 2026, the Kick-off Meeting of the international project ALGAWA – Utilization of Macroalgae Biofilter for Wastewater Treatment (BSB01314) was held in Thessaloniki, Greece, within the framework of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021–2027.   The Ukrainian Scientific Centre of Ecology of the Sea participates in the project as a consortium [...]

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 [...]

We are pleased to announce the launch of the official website of the international ANEMONE PLUS project, in which the Ukrainian Scientific Centre of Ecology of the Sea (UkrSCES) is a member of the consortium.   The newly created online platform provides key information about the project, its objectives, planned and ongoing activities, as well [...]