Sea basin strategy: Black Sea
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The Black Sea is bordered by 6 countries – including EU members Bulgaria and Romania. It is a popular tourist destination, important transport route and victim of extensive pollution.
For example, high levels of nutrients from fertilisers and sewage cause algae blooms, which deplete oxygen in the water, killing marine organisms. The countries concerned have set up a commission to protect the Black Sea against pollution.
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11/05/2012 -
EU to press for improved fisheries management in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) will meet in Morocco, Marrakesh from 14 to 19 May 2012. The European Commission represents the EU at the meeting.
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29/03/2012 -
Moving forward on the Black Sea maritime agenda
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Ministerial Seminar on the Black Sea, Bucharest
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28/03/2012 -
Cooperation in the Black Sea – Commissioner Damanaki in Romania and Bulgaria
Commissioner Maria Damanaki, in charge of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, visits Romania and Bulgaria on 29 and 30 March, respectively, to discuss maritime and fisheries-related issues and cooperation in the Black Sea basin.