The National Environmental Agency of Georgia has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the Black Sea’s water quality, conducting monthly monitoring at 12 key locations along the Georgian coastline.

The agency’s research involves the analysis of various hydro-biological and chemical parameters, including 13 heavy metals, total petroleum hydrocarbons, 16 polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and a range of physico-chemical indicators. All samples are processed in the agency’s internationally accredited laboratory, equipped with high-precision instruments for the analysis of air, water, and soil.

As part of the ongoing initiative, the head of the National Environmental Agency, Elene Ghubianuri, along with Adjara’s Minister of Agriculture Zaza Shavadze and Deputy Minister Mirian Katamadze, visited one of the Black Sea monitoring sites to observe the water sampling process firsthand.

“Based on current laboratory data, the water quality along the Georgian Black Sea coast remains within acceptable environmental limits,” said Ghubianuri. “Our agency performs year-round monitoring and continues to strengthen its systems in alignment with the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive.”

The agency regularly publishes the results of its monitoring activities on its official website, ensuring transparency and access to up-to-date environmental data for the public.