AlgaeRevive Project

12/05/2026

In the Black Sea, algae can act as early indicators of environmental change, revealing signals linked to nutrients, water quality, temperature and coastal pressure.

Our latest blog post on the ALGAE K-HUB looks at algae as “living sensors” and explores how monitoring, field data and digital tools can help us better understand marine ecosystem health.

Read more and join the discussion on the ALGAE K-HUB:
https://algaehub.org/2026/05/11/algae-as-living-sensors-what-microscopic-blooms-can-reveal-about-the-health-of-the-black-sea/

08/05/2026

New research in marine remote sensing highlights the growing importance of satellite data and machine learning for monitoring algal blooms.

A recent study published in Remote Sensing of Environment explores how multispectral satellite imagery can help identify different types of marine algal blooms across global ocean regions. This is an important step for coastal monitoring, early detection, and better understanding of algae dynamics.

Within AlgaeRevive, we are working in the same direction: advancing algae research in the Black Sea Basin through innovation, data sharing, and the development of tools such as AlgaeSense, an AI-powered monitoring solution for algae blooms.

The Algae K-Hub supports this mission by bringing together knowledge, resources, and collaboration opportunities related to algae, marine ecosystems, and sustainable blue growth in the Black Sea region.

Explore the platform here: https://algaehub.org/

17/04/2026

At Algae Revive, we are following the growing momentum around algae and seaweed across research, innovation, and sustainability. Our latest article looks at why seaweed is increasingly being recognised as an important part of Europe’s blue economy and what this could mean for the sector ahead.

Read more:
https://algaehub.org/2026/04/17/is-seaweed-finally-becoming-a-strategic-sector-in-europe/

08/04/2026

On behalf of the AlgaeRevive Project, we are pleased to share this important milestone with the launch of a new LED photobioreactor.

This development demonstrates the project’s commitment to advancing circular solutions in agriculture. By integrating microalgae into greenhouse systems, wastewater streams can be effectively treated while simultaneously producing natural biostimulants that support plant adaptation and resilience.

Such approaches highlight the potential of innovative, resource-efficient systems to contribute to more sustainable and resilient agricultural practices across Europe.

27/03/2026

Seagriculture EU 2026 will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 16 to 18 June, marking the 15th edition of one of Europe’s leading conferences dedicated to the seaweed sector.

The event brings together stakeholders from across the value chain to discuss developments in seaweed cultivation, applications in food and feed, offshore production, biorefinery, and market trends, highlighting the growing role of seaweed within the blue economy.

Read more on AlgaeK Hub: https://algaehub.org/2026/03/27/seagriculture-eu-2026-will-take-place-in-gothenburg-sweden-from-16-to-18-june-marking-the-15th-edition-of-one-of-europes-leading-conferences-dedicated-to-the-seaweed-sector/

To receive all sector updates on time, register on the AlgaeHub collaboration platform: https://algaehub.org

12/03/2026

An upcoming international conference, “Black Sea Security and Climate Change,” in Batumi, Georgia will bring together researchers, policymakers, environmental organizations, and experts to discuss the urgent environmental challenges facing the region.

Organized within the framework of the AlgaeRevive project, the conference will focus on strengthening cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and science-based solutions to address marine pollution, climate impacts, and the protection of Black Sea ecosystems.

What actions should the global environmental community prioritize to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems like the Black Sea?

Join the conversation and help amplify the discussion.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dRFgAJXb

10/03/2026

A new research laboratory for algae and aquatic ecosystem studies has been established in Burgas, Bulgaria.

Developed within the AlgaeRevive project, the new laboratory at Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov University strengthens scientific capacity for algae research and supports innovation contributing to the blue bioeconomy in the Black Sea region.

The facility provides modern analytical infrastructure for studying algae and aquatic ecosystems, creating new opportunities for research collaboration and knowledge exchange across the region.

Read the full story on the Black Sea Algae Knowledge Hub:
https://algaehub.org/2026/03/09/a-major-step-for-algae-research-in-the-black-sea-bulgaria-establishes-new-environmental-laboratory/

27/02/2026

Excess nutrients are a major driver of marine degradation in the Black Sea.

Scientific evidence shows that macroalgae can absorb nitrogen and phosphorus, contributing to eutrophication mitigation (Smith et al., 1999; Xiao et al., 2017), while seaweed cultivation has been identified as a potential climate mitigation pathway (Duarte et al., 2017).

The AlgaeRevive Project (BSB00091) applies this evidence in practice through the development of a Black Sea Algae Knowledge Hub, AI-based monitoring (AlgaeSense), and pilot actions for algae-based pollution reduction and blue growth

AlgaeRevive – Harnessing Algae Power for Pollution Reduction and Blue Growth
Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme

References: Smith et al., 1999; Xiao et al., 2017; Duarte et al., 2017.

24/01/2026

🌊 New scientific monitoring is underway in the Black Sea.
Within the EU-funded AlgaeRevive project (BSB00091), a research buoy equipped with automated sensors has been deployed in the waters of the Port of Poti. The system gathers real-time data on water quality, pollution levels, and ecological conditions linked to algae growth, supporting science-based solutions to reduce eutrophication and promote sustainable blue growth in the region.

18/01/2026

Northern countries are already profiting from seaweed cultivation 💚🌊🪸
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Beneath the waves, a silent climate solution is growing fast.

Norway has expanded massive ocean farms dedicated to kelp cultivation, turning coastal waters into powerful carbon-capturing systems. These fast-growing sea plants absorb carbon dioxide at astonishing rates while naturally filtering and cleaning surrounding seawater.

Unlike forests, kelp grows rapidly without land, freshwater, or fertilizers. As it scales, it supports marine life, strengthens ecosystems, and helps fight climate change simultaneously. Norway’s underwater farms reveal how the ocean itself could become one of humanity’s strongest allies in restoring balance to the planet.

13/01/2026

Algae communities are no doubt of great importance to life on Earth 🌍

Oxygen on Earth is mainly created through photosynthesis, a process where organisms use sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into food, with oxygen as a by-product. While most people think trees and forests make most of our oxygen, scientists have found that the ocean plays an even bigger role.

The surface layer of the ocean is filled with tiny plant-like organisms called phytoplankton, along with seaweed and algae. These all photosynthesize like land plants and release oxygen as they grow. Because the ocean covers such a large part of the planet, these microscopic life forms collectively produce a huge amount of oxygen.

Researchers estimate that these ocean-based photosynthesizers produce at least half of the Earth’s oxygen, and in some studies the number is suggested to be even higher, possibly up to 80 percent. This means that every breath you take is strongly linked to life in the ocean, especially tiny plankton that you cannot see without a microscope.

Land plants, including forests, still create oxygen, and they are vital to ecosystems worldwide. But when you look at the total global oxygen production, ocean photosynthesis is a leading contributor because of the immense number of microscopic producers in the sea.