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The European Commission has notified the fisheries authorities of the Faroe Islands of its intention to adopt measures in support of the sustainability of herring fisheries shared with the Faroe Islands.
Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism are the focus themes of this year's edition of European Maritime Day.
Ministers have adopted a revised mandate to facilitate the next stage of negotiations between the Irish Presidency and the European Parliament on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.

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Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries manages two policy areas:

It is led by Lowri Evans (Director-General) under the political responsibility of Commissioner Maria Damanaki.

With a staff of around 400, it is one of the smallest departments in the Commission.


The stand of DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the Seafood exhibition, Brussels (2009).