Fridtjof Nansen Institute of Oceanology in Varna to Have New Research Vessel from 2028

The Fridtjof Nansen Institute of Oceanology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Varna will have a new research vessel from 2028, Institute Director Prof. Valentina Todorova told BTA on Friday. She presented some of the latest projects at the Open Day, which the institute traditionally holds on October 31, International Black Sea Day. 
She pointed out that scientists from the institute are currently working on over 40 projects with European and national funding, tasked with studying and monitoring the water indicators in the Black Sea, as well as the overall state of the ecosystem and biodiversity. The largest project aims at construction of scientific infrastructure, with the institute scheduled to acquire a new research vessel to carry out sea expeditions and largely replace the Akademik, which is 40 years old already, Todorova noted.
The technical specifications for the new ship are to be prepared and a public procurement for its construction announced, the director added, stating that the vessel could become a reality by the end of 2027. She specified that the institute’s project continues until 2029, and includes many other scientific tasks, including research into climate change, biodiversity and the ecosystem in the Black Sea, as well as improving the interaction between scientists and business.
“The Institute is currently equipping two STEM laboratories. Our main goal is to work with the younger generations, to increase their environmental literacy, and to ignite their interest in science,” Todorova pointed out and specified that the institute has signed agreements with schools in Varna and students will be trained by scientists in various modules. “In addition to theory, they will also have practical classes. Several beds for growing plants have already been built in the institute’s yard. The students will also work in the field along the coast. The laboratories will use modern, innovative educational equipment, including virtual reality”, Todorova commented.
There are reports of climate change in the Black Sea basin, which are most visibly expressed in the disappearance of a cold intermediate water layer, Todorova stressed, noting that higher temperatures during summer months are not as serious a problem as the lack of sufficient cooling in winter, which leads to a decrease in oxygen in the water. However, the observations of scientists indicate that the changes are not apocalyptic, she emphasized, adding that it is believed that the Black Sea has warmed by a little over one degree Celsius over the past 25 years. The water level is also rising very slowly by about half a metre per 100 years, Todorova said. Fridtjof Nansen Institute of Oceanology in Varna to Have New Research Vessel from 2028 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2025-10-31 16:51:57 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law