As Lead Partner of the AlgaeRevive Project, Via Pontica Foundation (VPF) continues to coordinate research and innovation efforts aimed at protecting the ecological balance of the Black Sea. Over recent months, the Foundation has achieved significant progress in several priority areas, including the development of digital tools for environmental monitoring and the promotion of international scientific cooperation across the Black Sea Basin.
One of the most notable developments is the Foundation’s decision to consolidate two planned equipment acquisitions into a single, high-precision Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). This advanced underwater system is designed to support both routine monitoring and pilot-scale interventions within the project framework. The decision reflects VPF’s commitment to technological efficiency and to the use of modern research infrastructure in marine conservation.
Scientific partners from Burgas State University “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov” and Odesa State Agrarian University are conducting experimental studies on the potential of rapidly growing micro algae to purify polluted waters while simultaneously capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide. Recent experiments conducted in Burgas Lake have shown measurable improvements in water quality, indicating that micro algae cultivation could be an effective and sustainable method for mitigating eutrophication and enhancing ecosystem resilience in the Black Sea region.
These findings underscore the importance of continued research into nature-based solutions for environmental restoration. Through the AlgaeRevive Project, Via Pontica Foundation and its partners are setting an important precedent for how applied science and cross-border collaboration can contribute to the long-term health of one of Europe’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems.