Natura 2000 in Black Sea

The main objective of the project is to complete Natura 2000 network in Black Sea according to the requirements of the Habitat Directive. Within the project will be developed and provided detailed methodological approach to study the distribution of the target objects and their populations in the Bulgarian aquatory of Black Sea and to determine their CS (Conservation Status). As a result of the project and if necessary will be designated new marine protected sites (PS) and/or there will be adjustments of the boundaries of the existing marine PS. The project will provide a frame for joint monitoring under the Habitat Directive, The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). Planned Activities: Organization and management of the project;Development of technical specifications and requirements for the study of the distribution of the target objects and their populations and determination of their CS in the Bulgarian aquatory of Black Sea according to provided list;Study of the distribution of the target objects and their populations and determination of their CS in the Bulgarian aquatory of Black Sea according to provided list;Evaluation and control of the data;Information and publicity; Expected Results:Terms of reference for the main Activity 3 of the project;Methodological approach to mapping and evaluation of CS of the target objects;Identified distribution and CS of the target objects;Designation of new marine protected sites (PS) and/or adjustments of the boundaries of the existing marine PS;GIS Database;Synchronized and optimized processes for data collection and reporting under Habitats Directive, WFD and MSFD;Updated standard forms of the PS with atuatory in Black Sea;Guide for determining the maritime habitats;Prepared/updated monitoring schemes for the target objects;Ensured reliability of the results obtained.

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