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Speech
Statement by Commissioner Sinkevičius on EU action on by-catch of dolphins and other marine animals
Today I have written to Fisheries and Environment Ministers of 22 European Union Member States about the issue of incidental catches of dolphins and other marine animals in EU waters, especially in the Bay of Biscay and the Celtic Sea,to urge them to collaborate in finding a solution for this situation. As the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, I am fully committed to resolve this problem.
Atlantic and North Sea: agreement on 2019 fishing quotas
Statement by Commissioner Vella after the Agrifish Council, 19/12/2019
Public consultation
Call for evidence: EU fisheries and aquaculture – energy transition
This initiative sets out a strategy for the energy transition of the EU’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Update of the EU maritime security strategy and its action plan
The aim of the consultations is to obtain the opinions of the general public and of maritime security experts on how the EU maritime security strategy and its action plan should be updated to ensure they remain fit for purpose in the coming years.
Event
Press releases/news articles
@EU_MARE
The improper disposal of our medicines 💊 at home can cause the release of active pharmaceutical ingredients in the aquatic environment. #EU-funded #Pharmasea 🇮🇹🇩🇪🇳🇴🇪🇸 researches the impact of pharmaceuticals on marine ecosystems.
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A gelatinous solution to microplastic pollution! #EU-funded @GoJellyEU developed biofilters from jellyfish mucus, to prevent microplastic pollution. The project looked also into alternative use for jellyfish: bio-based fertilizers for agriculture or aquaculture feed. #HorizionEU
@EU_MARE
Medicine from the sea! The marine environment is rich in natural products that could be used in the pharmaceutical & food industries. EU-funded @MARBLES_EU is developing ways to sustainably extract marine bioactive compounds for drug discovery and more!
Funding opportunity
Calls
Second Call for applications for dialogue with CPR partners
The Commission has launched a second call for applications with a view to extending the membership of the group and achieving an appropriate balance of the interests represented by selecting organisations operating in the field of activities related to youth, fisheries and migration/integration.
NAFO Internship Program – 2019 Call for Applications
The NAFO internship program is currently accepting applications for 2019.
Selection notice for Temporary Agents for DG Maritime Affairs & Fisheries
The Commission is currently organising a temporary agent selection in the fields of fisheries science, management, control and inspection.