Introduction of eco-labelling (based on existing relevant eco-labels) for aquaculture

Education campaigns for commercial fishermen in the Black Sea on the effective use of environmentally friendly fishing techniques and equipment

Encouragement of environmentally friendly practices for fishing vessels engaged in small-scale fishing

Conducting long-term monitoring of the impacts in the zones where trawling with beam trawl is permitted. If necessary, adjust the borders of these zones and the requirements for exploitation

Promotion and encouragement (including financial) of Rapana and other shellfish collection methods that do not threaten the environment

Develop action plans for conservation of species, subject to fishing

Determining the temporal-spatial prohibitions and restrictions on fishing

Prepare / update management plans for protected areas, including marine areas, taking into account the requirements of the MSFD, including designated aims (both national and common (consistent) with Romania) to achieve good status for the marine environment

Creating a synchronised and representative network of MPAs in Bulgaria and Romania, and plans for their management. Increasing the area of protected areas designated under the Protected Areas Act in the marine environment. Improved control of regulated activities in protected areas

Amending the existing legislation, where necessary, by introducing a licensing/permit regime for activities in the marine environment or other regulatory amendments

Gradual implementation of the requirements of the MSFD 2008/56/EC by providing the necessary information including funding mechanisms and management decisions

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