On 9 March 2026, we celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Center for Coastal and Marine Studies (CCMS)! Over the past eight years, CCMS has grown through dedication, collaboration, challenges, achievements, and continuous learning. It has been an inspiring journey so far, and we are proud of all that we have accomplished together. As we now enter Year Nine, we look ahead with confidence, ambition, and excitement for what lies ahead.
Since its establishment, CCMS has been driven by the mission to advance and promote science, research, knowledge transfer, and innovation in the Black Sea region and the World Ocean. By bringing together science, environment, expertise, stakeholders, and policy making, the CCMS has worked to strengthen the scientific foundation for sustainable coastal and marine development. Our activities cover a wide spectrum of coastal and marine research, including studies and surveys on modern coastal and marine processes, while also supporting the implementation of major European coastal and maritime Strategies and Directives, such as Maritime Spatial Planning, the Blue and Circular Economy, the European Green Deal, and the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters.
An important source of strength for CCMS is the guidance of its Advisory Committee, which includes seventeen distinguished scientists and experts from institutes, universities, and organizations across the globe, including Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Bulgaria. Their expertise, encouragement, and commitment have played a vital role in the Center's development and achievements. More information about the Advisory Committee members can be found here: Advisory Committee!
Entering Year Nine, CCMS continues its work with a strong sense of purpose and momentum. We are proud to contribute to the important Horizon Europe project, BLUE CONNECT.
We warmly invite you to explore the different sections of the CCMS website to learn more about our projects, scientific publications, reports and deliverables, outreach activities, conference participation, and the many achievements that have marked our first eight years.
On this special occasion, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all members of the Advisory Committee, as well as to our colleagues, partners, collaborators, and friends, for their trust, support, and excellent cooperation throughout the years. Your contribution has been essential to the growth and success of CCMS.
LET US WISH CCMS A HAPPY 8th ANNIVERSARY AND MANY MORE YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND SUCCESS AHEAD!