Peer reviewed publications

Recent publications:

• Stancheva, M., Stanchev, H., Young, R., & Parlichev, G. (2021). Coastal erosion driven Land-Sea Interactions in Maritime Spatial Planning-a case of Bulgaria. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 25(6), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-021-00841-4
• Mooser, A.; Anfuso, G.; Stanchev, H.; Stancheva, M.; Williams, A.T.; Aucelli, P.P.C. Most Attractive Scenic Sites of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast: Characterization and Sensitivity to Natural and Human Factors. Land 2022, 11, 70. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11010070
• Stancheva, M., Stanchev, H., Zaucha, J., Ramieri, E., & Roberts, T. (2022). Supporting multi-use of the sea with maritime spatial planning. The case of a multi-use opportunity development-Bulgaria, Black Sea. Marine Policy, 136, 104927. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104927 
• Woodroffe, C.D., Stancheva, M. Sustaining Coastal and Marine environments in the Anthropocene. J Coast Conserv 28, 51 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-024-01051-4
• Bocci, M., Markovic, M., Mlakar, A., Stancheva, M., Borg, M., Carella, F., ... & Ramieri, E. (2024). Land-Sea-Interactions in MSP and ICZM: A regional perspective from the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Marine Policy, 159, 105924. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105924.   
• Stancheva, M., Ramieri, E., Stanchev, H., Bocci, M., Markovic, M., & Roberts, T. (2025). Exploring integration of land-sea interactions in maritime spatial planning in the Bulgarian context, Black Sea. Marine Policy, 171, 106416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2024.106416.  

Publications:

1. Stanchev, H., Stancheva, M., Young, R., Palazov, A. 2017. Analysis of shoreline changes and cliff retreat to support Marine Spatial Planning in Shabla Municipality, Northeast Bulgaria. Ocean & Coastal Management, Volume 156, 15 April 2018, Pages 127-140, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.06.011.
2. Stancheva, M., Stanchev, H., P. Peev, G. Anfuso, Williams, A. T. 2016. Coastal protected areas and historical sites in North Bulgaria - Challenges, mismanagement and future perspectives. Ocean & Coastal Management, 130 (2016), 340-354, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2016.07.006 ( Read More )
3. Stanchev, H., Stancheva, M. Young, R. 2015. Implications of population and tourism development growth for coastal zone in Bulgaria. Journal of Coastal Conservation, Vol. 19, Issue 1, 59-72, DOI: 10.1007/s11852-014-0360-x ( Read More )
4. Stancheva, M., Young, R., Stanchev, H. 2014. Kamchia-Shkorpilovtzi beach, Bulgaria. Published online on Coastal Care, section “Beach of the month” (http://coastalcare.org/2014/05/kamchia-shkorpilovtsi-beach-bulgaria-by-margarita-stancheva-rob-young-hristo-stanchev/)
5. Stanchev, H., Young, R., Stancheva, M. 2013. Integrating GIS and high resolution orthophoto images for the development of a geomorphic shoreline classification and risk assessment—a case study of cliff/bluff erosion along the Bulgarian coast. Journal of Coastal Conservation, Vol. 17, Issue 4, 719-728, DOI 10.1007/s11852-013-0271-2 ( Read More )
6. Stanchev, H., Palazov, A., Stancheva, M., Apostolov, A. 2011. Determination of the Black Sea coastline length and area using GIS methods and LandSat 7 Satellite Images. Geo-Eco-Marina Journal, vol. 17, 27-31. ( Read More )
7. Stancheva, M., Marinski, J., Peychev, V., Palazov, A., Stanchev, H. 2011. Long-term coastal changes of Varna Bay caused by anthropogenic influencе. Geo-Eco-Marina Journal, vol. 17, 33-40. ( Read More )
8. Stancheva, M., Rangel-Buitrago, N., Anfuso, G., Palazov, A., Stanchev, H. and Correa, I. 2011. Expanding level of coastal armouring: case studies from different countries. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue 64, 1815-1819, ICS2011, Szczecin, Poland, ISSN 0749-0208. ( Read More )
9. Stancheva, M., Ratas U., Orviku K., Palazov A., Rivis R., Kont A., Peychev V., Tõnisson H. and Stanchev H., 2011. Sand dune destruction due to increased human impacts along the Bulgraian Black Sea and Estonian Baltic Sea coasts. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue 64, 324-328, ICS2011, Szczecin, Poland, ISSN 0749-0208. ( Read More )
10. Stancheva, M. 2010. Sand Dunes along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci, Volume 63, № 7, 1037-1048. ( Read More )
11. Stancheva, M. 2010. Human-Induced Impacts along the Coastal Zone of Bulgaria. A Pressure Boom versus Environment. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci, Volume 63, № 1, 137-146. ( Read More )
12. Stancheva, M. 2009. Indicative GIS-based Segmentation of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coastline for Risk Assessment. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci, Volume 62, № 10, 1311-1318. ( Read More )
13. Stanchev, H., A. Palazov, M. Stancheva. 2009. 3D GIS Model for Flood Risk Assessment of Varna Bay due to Extreme Sea Level Rise. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue 56, 1597-1601, ICS2009, Portugal. ISSN 0749-0258. ( Read More )
14. Stanchev, H. (2009). Studying coastline length through GIS techniques approach: a case of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci, 62(4), 507-514. ( Read More )

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NEW MSP RESEARCH PAPER IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE: EXPLORING INTEGRATION OF LAND-SEA INTERACTIONS IN MARITIME SPATIAL PLANNING IN THE BULGARIAN CONTEXT, BLACK SEA

We are happy to announce, that the Center for Coastal and Marine Studies (CCMS) in collaboration with:
• National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR), Venice, Italy
• t-ELIKA, Venice, Italy
• Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC), Split, Croatia
• Marine Scotland – Marine Planning and Policy | Scottish Government, Scotland, United Kingdom

has published a joint research paper in Marine Policy Journal (Elsevier): Exploring integration of land-sea interactions in maritime spatial planning in the Bulgarian context, Black Sea

Read more: NEW MSP RESEARCH PAPER IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE: EXPLORING INTEGRATION OF LAND-SEA INTERACTIONS IN...

MARSPLAN-BS II OUTPUTS ON INTEGRATING LAND-SEA INTERACTIONS IN MSP ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE REPORTS

The Center for Coastal and Marine Studies (CCMS) has led the development and elaboration of the Land-Sea Interactions (LSI) reports and case study under the MARSPLAN-BS II project (WP2, Activity 2.3 Integration of LSI in MSP for the cross-border region).

The Report on Methodology for analysis and integration of Land-Sea Interactions in the cross-border MSP provides relevant methodology for analysis and integration of LSI in the MSP, transferable for application to the national MSP plans of Bulgaria and Romania.

The Report on Implementation of LSI-MSP methodology in Shabla Case Study presents the results of testing the proposed LSI methodology in Bulgaria (Shabla Municipality): LSI stocktaking, in-depth analysis of LSI and key messages for LSI integration in MSP.

The Report on Best practices and recommendations for further work on integrating Land-Sea Interactions into cross-border MSP provides synopsis of the existing and emerging approaches and mechanisms for addressing the LSI and integrating them in the MSP (EU project-based studies and general frameworks), identified challenges and enablers on integrating LSI in MSP and concludes with key recommendations to overcome these challenges.

Follow the full reports on the MARSPLAN-BS II website: http://www.marsplan.ro/en/ 

Read more: MARSPLAN-BS II OUTPUTS ON INTEGRATING LAND-SEA INTERACTIONS IN MSP ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE REPORTS

Books

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  Stancheva, M. 2013. Bulgaria. In: "Coastal Erosion and Protection in Europe - A Comprehensive Overview” – Eds, E. Pranzini, A.T. Wiliams; ISBN-13: 9781849713399 (ISBN-10: 1849713391), 496 pp, Rutledge Taylor & Francis Group).
  
  
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  Dr. Hristo Stanchev is co-editor of a book “Sensitivity Mapping and Analysis of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coastal Zone", 2017, published by Total E&P Bulgaria B.V., ISBN: 978-954-9490-50-3. Dr. Margarita Stancheva and Dr. Hristo Stanchev are the authors of Chapter V: Sensitivity mapping and assessment of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coastal Zone (146-172 p.) and main contributors/authors of the ground and aerial photos in the book.

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