Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Piri Reis Journal of Marine Sciences and Technology, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.8-13, 2026 (Hakemli Dergi)
Blue Economy is a supporting field of study that involves the sustainable growth of traditional ocean/sea–based economic activities such as fishing, tourism and shipping, as well as different activities such as offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, seabed extraction activities, marine biotechnology and biological research and seeks to promote economic growth, social inclusion, and the preservation or improvement of livelihoods while at the same time ensuring environmental sustainability of the oceans and coastal areas. It draws from scientific findings that ocean resources are limited and that the health of the oceans has drastically declined due to anthropogenic activities. These changes are affecting human well-being and societies, and the impacts are likely to be amplified in the future, especially in view of projected population growth. The Black Sea, which has a surface area of 423,000 km2, is a closed basin. Many of the region’s littoral states (i.e., Bulgaria, Georgia Romania, Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine) and adjacent states (i.e., Armenia, Azerbaijan, Greece, Moldova) belong to other regions as well (i.e., Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia). The Black Sea area includes a population of 332 million people. Specific features of the Black Sea make it very vulnerable to disturbances of its environment and ecosystems.