The concept of the target complex educational project «Your friend is the Black Sea»

The article presents the concept of a comprehensive educational project «Your friend — the Black Sea» (Project) to attract a wide range of scientists, educators and the public to study and disseminate information about the Black Sea; education, enlightenment and popularization of knowledge about marine sciences and professions among children and youth. International experience in raising awareness in the field of oceanology is presented. It is assumed that the start of the Project will give impetus to the development of marine sciences in all levels of education and strengthen cooperation between states at all levels in the Black Sea.