The plan was developed after comprehensive studies of the marine environment, which showed that its viability had deteriorated significantly compared to the previous three decades, and there was a risk of destruction of the unique natural complexes of the water area.
The main goal of the Day was to attract the attention of the international community to the irreparable damage to the sea caused by overfishing, water pollution and global warming.
Also, to protect the environment in the Black Sea region, the ACCOBAMS (Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contiguous Atlantik Area) agreement was adopted in 1998, where one of the main issues is the conservation of dolphins and whales.
Black Sea — inland sea of the Atlantic Ocean basin. It is an important transportation area and one of the largest resort regions of Eurasia. This region has been densely populated by humans since ancient times, so the Black Sea coast and the basin of rivers flowing into it are areas with high anthropogenic impact. All this upsets the balance in the ecological system of the sea.
On International Black Sea Day, the countries participating in this document host various events dedicated to the problems of the Black Sea and the conservation of its unique ecosystems — these include conferences, round tables, exhibitions, various video screenings, competitions, quizzes, and campaigns for cleaning beaches, etc.
Their organizers and participants are leading scientists, specialists from higher educational institutions, research institutes, nature reserves of the Crimean region, students and everyone. And their main goal is to form public opinion in defense of the sea and promote the education of the environmental culture of the population.
Some facts about the Black Sea:
— The greatest depth of the sea is 2210 meters, and the average — is about 1240 meters.
— The Black Sea in shape can be compared to an oval stretched from west to east, approximately 1,150 kilometers long. From north to south, the sea extends for 580 kilometers.
— The Black Sea washes the shores of Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey and Georgia.
— The largest rivers flow into the Black Sea: Danube, Dnieper, Dniester.
— The plant world of the sea includes 270 species of multicellular green, brown, red bottom algae. Phytoplankton — contains at least 600 species. More than 2,500 species of animals live in the Black Sea.
Postcard «October 31 — International Black Sea Day»