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Network for the Preservation of Sturgeon and the Sustainabilityof the Black Sea Basin Ecosystem

Budget

Programme priority: Blue and Smart Region

Project Duration: 30 months 08/2024 - 02/2027

Total budget: 1 148 409,60 Euros

EU funding: 1 033 568,60 Euros

Project Partners

Project Goal And Objective

“SturNet” aims, through primary research, data collection and model development, to pilot and create an innovative digital toolset that will be able to provide interactive information about the sturgeons’ areas and periods of reproduction, both towards environmental, regulative and commercial stakeholders. In this direction, we aim to contribute to the preservation of the sturgeons’ habitats and aquaculture, and subsequently to the wider sustainability of the Black Sea Basin’s ecosystem.

Activities And Results


Activity: Comprehensive data collection conducted to gather biological, ecological, and hydrological information about sturgeon species and their habitats. This information will utilize to develop predictive models for habitat assessment and species conservation.

Results: The activity results in robust, validated models that can guide conservation efforts, identify critical habitats, and support sustainable management strategies for sturgeon populations.


Activity: Establishment a collaborative network of stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers across nations to address sturgeon conservation. The network aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, joint initiatives, and coordinated management efforts.

Results: The SturNet network enhances cross-border cooperation, leading to shared resources, streamlined conservation approaches, and stronger policy advocacy for sturgeon protection.


Activity: Development an interactive digital mapping tool to visualize and analyze sturgeon habitats and threats. The tool integrates data from various sources, offering a user-friendly interface for decision-makers and researchers.

Results: This tool improves accessibility to critical data, supported real-time monitoring, and empowered stakeholders to make informed decisions about sturgeon conservation and habitat management.

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