Yelkouan Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) Distribution and migration to the Black Sea Breeding Range : The Yelkouan Shearwater breeds in the central and eastern Mediterranean, including regions such as southern France, Italy, Malta, Greece, Croatia, Albania, and Tunisia. The species is also believed to breed in Turkey, though no confirmed colonies have been identified . Migration Patterns : After the breeding season, many individuals migrate to the Black Sea, passing through th

Zostera marina Distribution in the Black Sea Zostera marina is predominantly found along the north-western coast and the Crimean Peninsula, including areas like Sevastopol Bay. These meadows typically grow in sheltered environments with sandy or sandy-muddy substrates, at depths ranging from 0.2 to 10 meters. In the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, significant meadows are located in regions such as Burgas, Sarafovo, Pomorie, Sunny Beach, Poda, Otmanli and Sozopol Bay. Zostera nolti

Mullus barbatus  In the Black Sea , Mullus barbatus  (red mullet) is a native and important species, though its population dynamics differ somewhat from those in the Mediterranean due to environmental and ecological differences.   Habitat Found along the coastal zones  of all Black Sea countries (Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia). Prefers muddy or sandy bottoms  at depths of 10–150 meters . Typically found in warmer seasons in shallower waters, moving d

OTTER Otters' habitats include dens known as holts or couches, with their social structure described by terms such as dogs or boars for...

Jellyfish The invertebrates of the Black Sea are the silent protagonists of a fascinating ecosystem. Among the most common are jellyfish,...