In collaboration with Beykoz Municipality and the District Directorate of National Education, the BRIDGE-BS partner TUDAV organized dolphin and bird-watching cruises as the main activity for primary school students. These schools are located away from the coast, so the children usually do not have the opportunity to go on a boat at sea. Most of them had never seen dolphins before. The goal was to provide the children with firsthand experience observing Black Sea biodiversity, focusing on dolphins and seabirds, and to encourage them to think about protecting these species from threats such as pollution and bycatch.

From May 23 to June 8, 2023, a total of 98 students from five primary schools, accompanied by eight teachers, participated in these tours. Prior to the cruises, TUDAV gave a presentation on the Black Sea ecosystem and safety measures on board. Additionally, a detailed booklet about the Black Sea and the Istanbul Strait, including information on local species and the threats they face, was distributed to the children.