Pilot sites

SWIM Project

Implementing 13 innovative activities across the Danube and NW Black Sea

SWIM is working on 13 activities at 7 pilot sites across the Danube River Basin and the Northwestern Black Sea coast to protect and restore vital habitats for migratory fish species. Many of these species are currently in poor conservation status, making the need for action urgent.

Our goal is to strengthen the health of these habitats and the species that depend on them by focusing on long-distance migratory fish from the Black Sea to the Iron Gates II dam and the Danube upstream sectors and tributaries.

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SWIM Project

SWIM's 13 pilot site activities

From the Black Sea to the Iron Gates II Dam and the Danube’s upstream sections and tributaries

Košice City, Slovakia

Fish Migration & River Continuity
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Moson Danube, Hungary

Habitat Restoration
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Noskovacka bara, Croatia

Habitat Restoration
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Jagodno, Virovitica, Croatia

Fish Breeding & Conservation
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Vukovar-Srijem County, Croatia

Fish Breeding & Conservation
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South Bačka, Serbia

Water Quality & Ecosystem Health
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Ostrovul Mare Islet, Romania

Fish Migration & River Continuity
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Isaccea, Romania

Fish Migration & River Continuity
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Caraorman, Romania

Fish Breeding & Conservation
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Kylia Delta, Ukraine

Fish Migration & River Continuity
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Kylia Delta, Ukraine

Water Quality & Ecosystem Health
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SWIM Project

Through research and transnational cooperation among stakeholders and local communities, SWIM will:

Monitor fish migration to identify key habitats

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Monitor and model habitats quality            

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Restore fish habitats using nature-based solutions

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Increase habitat protection             

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Support ex-situ conservation efforts

EU Mission Co funded Bottom Banner Ocean and Waters