Order No. RD-486/30.08.2016 on the Instruction for interaction in cases of stranded cetaceans along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

The regulation establishes procedures for reporting and responding to cases of stranded cetaceans along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It sets out a framework for coordination between competent authorities and other relevant bodies concerning the reception of signals, field inspections, and the management of stranded marine mammals found alive or dead. The provisions define responsibilities related to institutional cooperation, the organization of response activities, and the exchange of information between authorities involved in coastal monitoring and environmental protection.
The text regulates procedures for handling stranded specimens, including assistance to live animals and measures related to their return to the marine environment. In the case of dead specimens, it provides for the collection of biometric data, sampling for scientific examination, and the recording of information for monitoring and research purposes. It also establishes requirements for the transport, storage, and disposal of carcasses in accordance with sanitary and environmental rules.
The regulation further provides procedures for responding to cases of unusual or mass mortality of cetaceans, including monitoring, reporting, and coordination measures between competent authorities. It also regulates the recording and transmission of data to relevant databases and supports activities related to scientific research and the monitoring of cetacean populations in the Black Sea.