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The European Atlas of the Seas is intuitive and easy to use. Information is structured by theme. You can move around in the map by clicking, zooming and panning.

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The EU record in fish consumption

The Portuguese hold the European record in fish consumption, with almost 56 kg fish per inhabitant and year. The European average is 22 kg per year.

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European Atlas of the Seas

The atlas is an easy and fun way for students, professionals and anyone interested to learn more about Europe's seas and coasts, their environment, related human activities and European policies.

 

Source of the Atlas data: mainly European Commission and agencies.
Available in: English, German and French. 

 

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News
21/05/2012
Our Future is Blue

Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the opening ceremony of the European Maritime Day, Göteborg, Sweden
16/05/2012
20 May: A European Maritime Day to celebrate our seas and oceans

The European Union celebrates European Maritime Day 2012 across events in Member States, on May 20, 2012. The main event will be the European Maritime Day Conference which this year will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 21-22 May, 2012, with almost 1,000 participants.
15/05/2012
Bluefin tuna: Commissioner Damanaki expects full compliance during 2012 fishing season (16 May - 14 June)

The European Commission is ready for the 2012 bluefin tuna fishing campaign. In close collaboration with the Member States concerned, all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that the EU fishing fleet fully respects the rules during the main fishing season.
Maritime Forum news
26/05/2012
ur_EMODnet biology - Final maintenance report
25/05/2012
ECOSOC's Opinion on the Atlantic Strategy