Policy

Maritime affairs and fisheries

The EU works to foster a thriving ocean economy while preserving our seas and oceans for future generations. The common fisheries policy (CFP) and the integrated maritime policy aim to secure a safe and stable supply of seafood, sustainable fisheries, healthy seas and prosperous coastal communities. The work includes a strong international dimension to ensure sustainably managed oceans around the globe.

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Policies

  • Fair and sustainable fishing

    Setting up fair rules for sustainable fishing and ensuring that those rules are being followed is at the core of the common fisheries policy (CFP).

  • Integrated maritime policy

    Ensuring a coordinated approach to blue growth, marine knowledge, maritime spatial planning/surveillance/security strategy or sea basin strategies.

  • Marine and coastal environment

    EU coastal and marine policy aims to protect and clean up coasts, seas and oceans, and enable us to use them sustainably.