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How to use the Atlas

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
07/02/2012
Fisheries: catch limits agreed for jack mackerel in the South Pacific

The European Commission is generally satisfied with the outcome of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) Third Preparatory Conference, which just ended in Santiago, Chile.
06/02/2012
New Protocol to Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Greenland

The EU and Greenland reached agreement today on a new Protocol to implement the EU/Greenland Fisheries Partnership Agreement. This Protocol will enter into force on 1 January 2013 and will be valid for a period of 3 years.
24/01/2012
Our Blue Future – Perspectives on the Role of Research in the Sustainable Development of Ocean Resources

Keynote address by Lowri Evans, Director General, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the European Parliament
Maritime Forum news
27/01/2012
7th TAG Meeting Minutes 2011-11-29.30
27/01/2012
TAG second 6 Months Activity Report