Implementation of the development works according to the Master Plan ‘Coastal Zone Protection and Rehabilitation’, needed to improve the flow of sediment transported by the Danube

Creating the necessary capacities regarding rescue operations for injured or sick cetaceans, supporting intervention activities for dead beached cetaceans, and establishing a practice code for rescue centers and laboratories involved in these activities

Establishing and managing protected area for cetaceans, especially where their habitat and food are located

Protection of the migratory seabird species (Puffinus yelkouan and Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii) as well as other important protected seabird species which are on the standard List of Natura 2000, Rospa 0076 Black Sea

Develop / update management plans for MPAs in accordance with MSFD requirements

Creating coherent and representative networks of MPAs that include MPAs in Romania and Bulgaria and management plans, and enhancing the control of regulation activities in MPA

Drawing up risk maps for habitats in Natura 2000 MPAs

Harmonization of Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) with Zonal Urban Plan to support protection and conservation measures for species and habitats

Mapping predominant habitats according to the MSFD at national level, and harmonization of their classification at regional and European level according to EUNIS and submission to EMODnet and the Black Sea Commission site

Raising awareness (educational campaign) of local professional fisheries groups on the effective use of ‘environmentally friendly’ fishing techniques and equipment

Stimulating ‘environmentally friendly’ practices through the use of fishing vessels less than 10m in length without trawling equipment on board (small scale fisheries)

Designation of areas for beam trawling, long-term observations on their impacts and modification of usage requirements when applicable

Promoting and stimulating (including financially) fishing and shellfish collection in environmentally friendly conditions

Implementation of the control procedure regarding turbot gillnets

Amendment of existing legislation, if necessary, regarding maritime activities through the introduction of a permit regime for activities in marine territorial waters