A team of geologists and geophysicists from the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography (NIGGG-BAS), the Geological Institute (GI-BAS), the University of Mining and Geology (MGU) and Sofia University (SU) has developed, as part of the “GeothermPro” project, an integrated methodology for the accelerated exploration and assessment of the potential of geothermal areas. It is based on the combined application of modern geological, hydrogeological, and geophysical methods. The main objective of the development is to create a scientifically sound and practically applicable approach for locating and assessing promising geothermal structures while reducing the risks and uncertainties associated with future drilling and engineering activities. As part of the project, field surveys were conducted in the Kazichene–Ravno Pole area of the Sofia Sedimentary Basin, including magnetotelluric [...]

Scientists at the Institute of Oceanology (IO – BAS) are working on over 50 national and international projects funded across a wide range of fields through European programs and funds. In addition to the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program, projects are also funded by the European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency, INTERREG, and others. This activity is part of the institute’s extensive research work which encompasses monitoring, assessment, and conservation of the marine environment. The Institute is highly open to working in international teams; over the past two years, the IO-BAS has solidified its position as a leading research center in the Black Sea basin, focusing on climate change, studying the dynamics of biodiversity in the Black Sea, and seeking answers to the [...]

In the recently published report on the state of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) for 2025 - https://www.ocean-ops.org/goosreport/ - Bulgaria's contribution is reflected through our participation in the Argo program. The Bul-Argo project is led by the Institute of Oceanology of BAS in collaboration with Sofia University and the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology and is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science through the National Roadmap for Scientific Infrastructure. The report highlights the status of GOOS observation networks and progress in strengthening the world's capacity to observe the ocean, understanding and adapting to a changing climate, improving operational services, and protecting the health of the oceans - all of which are fundamental to sustainable ocean economies and the [...]