Preventive measures against the invasion of non- indigenous species in marine waters - more relevant to MSFD and ballast waters) or to stay in the WFD scope , but to be precized more relevant to port activities

Assessment of the ecosystem changes, social and economic consequences resulting from the invasion of the affected water bodies

Educational campaigns for commercial fishermen in the Black Sea regarding effective use of environmental friendly techniques and equipment

Development and implementation of a common action plan for early detection, mitigation and impact assessment of non-indigenous species

Amendment of existing legislation, where necessary, through introduction of a permit regime for activities in marine environment or other regulatory amendments.

Providing gradual implementation of the requirements of the MSFD 2008/56/EC by ensuring the necessary information including funding mechanisms and management decisions

Development of non-traditional for Bulgaria and / or innovative techniques for marine aquaculture production or for extraction of commercial species

Control to limit entry and spread of pathogens and invasive alien marine species carried in ships' ballast water

Research to increase the knowledge and identification of sustainable levels of human activities affecting the marine environment