In the Gulf of Cádiz in Spain, coastal fishers have teamed up with three fisheries local action groups (LAGs) to sustainably manage the local fisheries and ensure the fisher’s livelihood in the future. At the same time they have developed an app, ProPesca, to facilitate the lives of the coastal
Italian start-up h2boat has developed a very promising hydrogen technology which reduces the CO2 emission of maritime transport. With the help of the EU initiative BlueInvest, it has received coaching to expand its business.
Small-scale fisheries often dominate the livelihoods of coastal communities and local economies. This is certainly true on the Swedish island of Gotland, whose fishing communities fishers date back generations. In recent years, however, stocks of Baltic cod, salmon and herring have declined and
The European Maritime Day (EMD) 2023 is taking place again as a fully-fledged physical event, in Brest, France on 24-25 May 2023. As every year, this will not be the only action to celebrate our seas and oceans and the sustainable blue economy. EMD In My Country 2023 events will also take place all
The steady swell of the waves, the powerful tug of the tides and the driving force of the wind are natural forces that have great potential to power our lives if we can harness them to generate electricity. Ocean energy alone could generate equivalent to 10% of Europe's electricity demand by 2050.
Ocean Leaves turns #seaweed into nature-friendly biostimulants for 🌱🌻🍎. Thanks to #EMFF support from the South East 🇮🇪 Fisheries Local Action Group, the company was able to scale up its production & develop supply chains nation-wide!
The seahorse population of Ria Formosa 🇵🇹 has declined by more than 90% in 20 years. #EMFF-funded project HIPPOSAVE adopted a plan to help this iconic species recover.
Wind🌬️is a clean, free & sustainable energy source. With the help of 🇪🇺 #EMFF funding, the project #Skravik 🇫🇷 developed a wind-powered #fishing vessel prototype, highlighting the potential of sail power for small-scale fishing.
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Spain, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Spain, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal.
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Croatia, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Croatia, to deliver the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal.
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Malta, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Malta, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal.
The European Commission and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO launched the “Updated Joint Roadmap to accelerate Maritime Spatial Planning processes worldwide 2022-2027 at the 3rd International Conference on Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) in Barcelona, Spain.
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with the Netherlands, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for the Netherlands, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Germany, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Germany, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal.
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Bulgaria, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Bulgaria, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal
Small-scale fishers make up half of all those employed in Europe’s fishing sector. Yet when it comes to policymaking, they often find themselves overlooked in favour of industrial-sized organisations.
Today, the European Commission completed its proposal for the 2023 fishing opportunities in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, adopted on 14 October 2022.
The map of the month shows the total volume (intra-EU and extra-EU) of imports and exports of fisheries and aquaculture products. Click on the countries to see how this has evolved between 2004 and 2021.
The EU and the 47 contracting parties of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) have concluded yesterday 21 November this year’s annual meeting.
Today, the Commission adopted the Communication ‘Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector', a pioneering initiative to unlock the potential of algae in the European Union. The Communication proposes 23 actions to create opportunities for the industry to help it grow into a robust,
