BlackNETs

🎥From strategy to action: real examples across Europe’s sea basins See how #EU sea-basin strategies are implementing concrete actions towards a sustainable and resilient blue economy, such as the @BlackNETs_BS project in the #BlackSea, removing lost and abandoned fishing nets with key stakeholders in the region. @MareNostrumNGO @METU_IMS @MarineBulgaria @WestMedStrat @EUAtlantic @EU_MARE @cinea_eu

We’ve just published "From theory to action: the #BlackNETs Guide to mitigating ghost gear in the #BlackSea" on the #marenostrum website! 📘✨ 📖 Available in both EN&RO 👉 Read more: marenostrum.ro/en/content/des… #GhostBusters #NetFreeBlackSea #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin

This was #BlackNETs <3 #GhostBusters #BlackSeaNetFree

🌊🐟 #MareNostrum joined the "Building a Transnational Network for Sturgeon Conservation" workshop organized by #GeoEcoMar (part of the #SturNet project). #BlackNETs and its outputs were presented 🗣️🌍🤝 #GhostBusters #NetFreeBlackSea #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaNetFree #ALDFG

Kicking things off in #Trabzon for #WatchReefFish! 🇹🇷🐠 #MareNostrum took the stage to share #BlackNETs outputs and map out how we can upscale them to improve underwater processes in our upcoming activities. 🌊🤿 Excited for what's next! 🚀💧 #InterregNEXT #GhostBusters #ALDFG

Great meeting yesterday between #MareNostrum and #KTU in beautiful #Trabzon! 🌊🤝 We spent some time analyzing and strategizing the best ways to upscale our #BlackNETs results. Exciting things are on the horizon! 🚀📈 #GhostBusters #ALDFG #ghostnets #NetFreeBlackSea #BlackSea

Throwback to an inspiring week! 🔙✨ Last week, the #MareNostrum participated in an impactful workshop organized by #BlSAC. 🌊🤝 Our mission? Promoting the vital #BlackNETs recommendations and strategizing the best ways to upscale our key outcomes. 📈💡 #GhostBusters #BlackSea

🚨 Net removed! 🚨 While out monitoring marine mammals last week, #MareNostrum team spotted and disposed of a 3 kg net washed ashore. 🗑️🌊🐬🐚 Small steps, big impact! 💙👏 #BlackNETs #GhostBuster #ALDFG #Romania #BlackSeaNETFree

Our mission continues! 🌍Next stop: #Georgia! 🇬🇪✨ This week, we’re spotlighting the vital work being done there. Check out the video below to see our partnership in action. 🎥💪✨ youtube.com/watch?v=egkQhP… #BlackNETs #GhostBusters #ALDFG #BlackSea

See what #IOBAS has been up to in Bulgaria! 🇧🇬 From mapping to capacity building, we are strengthening our network and making a difference. 🌊🤝 Don't miss out on these highlights! #ALDFG #BlackSea #GhostBusters #BlackNETs youtube.com/watch?v=IVtv1g…

🌊 MARBLUE 3rd Edition is coming! 🌊 📅 Oct 27-29 📍 Constanța, Romania Meet us at the shore to discuss the future of the #BlackSea! ⚓️🐬 Don't miss out—save the date! 🗓️💙 #Marblue #BlueGrowth #GhostBusters #BlackNETs marblue.ro

🌊 The mission continues! A new project has just launched to remove dangerous ghost gears from #BlackSea waters. 🎣🚫 Full details on the project here: hurriyetdailynews.com/new-project-de…

Exciting news! 📢 Our regional workshop has been spotlighted by the @EU_BlackSeaAM ! 🌊 Curious about the event highlights and key takeaways? 🧐 You can read all about it right now: black-sea-maritime-agenda.ec.europa.eu/romanias-natio… #Interregnextbsb #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin #BlackNETs

Saving the Black Sea, one net at a time! ✂️🕸️ Check out this recap of the #BlackNETs project, where teams from 4 riparian countries united to remove #ALDFG and restore life to the deep. 🌊🐟 youtube.com/watch?v=VkgaMP… #Interregnextbsb #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin #GhostBuster

Small hands, big impact!🙌 Our mission to save the Black Sea continues. Huge shoutout to our partners in #Turkiye for teaching kindergarteners about the dangers of ghost gear and how to protect marine life.🦀 #Interregnextbsb #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin #BlackNETs #GhostBuster

Here are some unshared highlights from our gear retrieval mission in the Romanian #BlackSea this past December. 🇷🇴🌊 #Interregnextbsb #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin #CohesionPolicy #BlackNETs #GhostBuster

🌊 Big news! The #BlackNETs project was featured in National Geographic Georgia! The project has ended, but our commitment to a litter-free Black Sea is forever. 💙💪 #Interregnextbsb #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin #CohesionPolicy #BlackNETs #GhostBuster nationalgeographic.ge/story/zghvis-u…

We’ve published a new article on our blog about the BlackNETs project and the results achieved.💻 You can read the article in Romanian language here: ongmarenostrum.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/pes… #Interregnextbsb #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin #CohesionPolicy #BlackNETs #GhostBuster

🌊 Partners from Romania, Georgia, Bulgaria, and Türkiye, worked together for 18 months to reduce the impact of lost and abandoned fishing nets. Watch the video youtube.com/watch?v=VkgaMP… #Interregnextbsb #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin #CohesionPolicy #BlackNETs #GhostBuster

After the storm, the sea speaks. 🌬️🌊 We found another net washed up by the waves in Mangalia. This single piece of debris weighed 32 kg! ⚖️🚫 One less danger for marine life. 🐬 #Interregnextbsb #InterregNEXT #BlackSeaBasin #CohesionPolicy #BlackNETs #GhostBuster