Greenpeace Activists ​Demand Creation of Marine⁤ Reserve in Black Sea

Environmental activists from Greenpeace took action in front⁣ of ‍the Ministry of Environment and Water building, calling for the establishment of a marine reserve in the Black Sea’s Maslen⁣ Nos area.​ The reserve aims to protect the region’s biodiversity ​and⁣ address the neglect of institutions.

The proposed reserve ‍is ⁢expected to ‍have ​a positive impact on the⁤ environment, including the recovery ⁤of ecologically ⁣important populations such ​as the black scallop and ‌various marine plants. Fish stocks ​are anticipated to increase up⁣ to four‍ times, and the reserve will provide a safe​ haven⁤ for valuable species ⁣like the ⁣Black Sea dolphin.⁢ Additionally, ‌the creation of the reserve will enable‌ the ⁤removal of invasive species.

Greenpeace representatives‍ submitted a petition to the‌ Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, advocating for a network⁤ of strictly⁢ protected marine ⁢areas covering‍ 10%⁢ of Bulgaria’s Black Sea water area. The petition ⁢has‌ garnered support from 15,000 people.

In the ⁤coming weeks, Greenpeace – Bulgaria and scientists‍ from the Institute of Oceanography of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences will ‌present an official ⁣proposal for the creation of a marine reserve. Prior to the proposal, they⁣ will engage in discussions with representatives of fishing ​societies and associations. This initiative aligns with the European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy, which requires member countries to have⁢ 10% of their water areas designated as strictly ⁣protected.