
In parallel to the annual European Maritime Day (EMD) conference (this year in Cork, Ireland, on 21-23 May 2025), a series of local related events are organised across Europe, reaching out to young people and citizens under the ‘EMD in my Country’ label. The objective is for people to realise that activities at sea (coastal tourism, fishing, sailing, shipping, offshore renewable energy, aquaculture etc.) are key for the EU’s citizens and economies. European Maritime Day In My Country events aim to raise awareness about the importance of the oceans and seas and to engage the public, particularly young people. The objective is for people to realise that activities at sea (coastal tourism, fishing, sailing, shipping, offshore renewable energy, aquaculture etc.) are key for the EU’s citizens and economies. The EU has 68,000 km of coastline and about one third of the EU population lives within 50 km of the coast. The European Maritime Day in My Country events are the public side of the European Maritime Day, the annual two-day event organised by the European Commission during which the Europe’s maritime community is invited to network, discuss and outline action on maritime affairs.
Since the first edition in 2018, the number of European Maritime Day in My Country events has increased significantly, with a wide range of activities such as beach clean-ups, guided tours, art exhibitions, workshops, and conferences. EMD In My Country this year includes physical, virtual and hybrid events.
This map offers an overview of the EMD in my Country 2025 local events in different countries. Many organisers also use their events to demonstrate the European Atlas of the Seas to citizens, students and pupils across.
To make this map even more unique, we have hidden something special in it. Join the celebrations, explore the map and try to solve the Marine Biodiversity Game.