As part of the Algae Revive project (BSB00091), the Via Pontica Foundation carried out the first underwater deployment of a Deep Trekker remotely operated vehicle (ROV), part of the work of bringing new technology into the team’s practice. Algae Revive, “Harnessing Algae Power for Pollution Reduction and Blue Growth”, is co-funded by the European Union…
On 2 April 2026 the Via Pontica Foundation will host an international knowledge exchange meeting in Burgas (Hotel Bulgaria), organised under the project MoreAdaptBSB – “Less vulnerability, more adaptability – pilot remote sensing assisted restoration of green spaces in coastal and urban areas within the Black Sea region”. The meeting brings together representatives of local…
Wetlands SpeakToday, 2 February 2026, we mark World Wetlands Day. To mark the occasion we present Wetlands Speak — an initiative that draws attention to wetlands through their own natural sound. Birds, water and the surrounding environment create a unique soundscape that speaks of the richness and fragility of these ecosystems and of what they…
To mark World Wetlands Day 2026, the Via Pontica Foundation will carry out the initiative Wetlands Speak — an audio project focusing on the soundscape of Lake Vaya, with complementary recordings from Lake Mandra. The initiative will present authentic sound recordings made directly in the wetland environment, including bird calls, moving water, wind and other…
As part of the activities accompanying the photo exhibition “Reflections on the Sea”, the Via Pontica Foundation held a creative workshop with fifth-grade pupils from “Hristo Botev” Primary School, devoted to environmental education and the protection of the marine environment. The meeting with the children was a natural extension of the idea that the exhibition…
A new Europe-wide study has shown that trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) — a persistent “forever chemical” — is present in the majority of the cereal-based foods tested: bread, pasta, flour and breakfast cereals. Of 66 samples taken in 16 European countries, TFA was detected in almost 82 %; the average concentration is around 79 µg/kg, with…
The travelling photo exhibition “Reflections on the Sea” by Hristo Anestev, organised by the Via Pontica Foundation, continues its journey along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and, as of yesterday, can be seen in the town of Chernomorets, where it will remain until the end of December. After its strong opening in the village of…
In a judgment published on 19 November 2025, the General Court of the European Union ruled that the temporary extension of approvals for active substances used in plant protection productscannot be applied automatically or systematically. Curia+2PAN Europe+2 Context and legal framework Under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, plant protection substances may be approved for a maximum…
The Via Pontica Foundation is proud to announce its participation inSEAGROW – Seaweed Ecosystem Aquaculture for GROWth and Sustainability, an innovative project funded by theEuropean Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). SEAGROW brings together research institutions, non-governmental organisations and business partners from across Europe to demonstrate howregenerative ocean farming of seaweedcan support the restoration of…
This year the Via Pontica Foundation marks its 10th anniversary — a decade of active work promoting environmental awareness, cultural heritage and sustainable development along the Black Sea coast. With the kind assistance of the Marinka Mayor’s Office, on 27 October the photo exhibition “Reflections on the Sea” by the well-known Burgas photographer Hristo Anestev…