Facts and figures
Some general facts
- 22 out of 27 EU countries have a coastline.
- The EU's coastline is 7 times as long as the US' and 4 times as long as Russia's.
- The EU's maritime regions are home to almost half its population and account for almost half its GDP.
- In terms of surface area, there is more sea than land under the jurisdiction of EU countries.
- Including its outlying regions, the EU has the world’s largest maritime territory.
European Atlas of the Seas
The European Atlas of the Seas provides direct access to information about European seas (available in English, German and French). The maps cover 8 main themes:
- Geography
- Nature – bathing water quality, protected areas, etc.
- Tourism – museums, aquariums, etc.
- Security and safety – major oil spills, accident density, etc.
- People and employment – coastal population, employment in the fishing industry, etc.
- Transport and energy – shipping for goods and passenger transport, etc.
- Governance and European policies – fisheries local action groups (FLAGs), regional advisory councils (RACs), etc.
- Fisheries and aquaculture – fishing quotas, state of fish stocks, fish farms, etc.
Other sources of maritime information on this website
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29/05/2012 -
EU/US cooperation against illegal fishing worldwide
On 30 May, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, and her guest, Dr Jane Lubchenco, US Under-Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, will participate in a European Parliament hearing on EU/US cooperation at the international level to promote sustainable fisheries management in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations and other international fora.
- 26/05/2012 - ur_EMODnet biology - Final maintenance report
- 25/05/2012 - ECOSOC's Opinion on the Atlantic Strategy