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03 July 2024
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Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Newsletter
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Foreword
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Dear readers,
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Exciting times for the ocean world: this month we unveiled a prototype of the European Digital Twin Ocean! This digital ocean replica will make ocean knowledge available to all, empowering scientists and policymakers to make informed decisions backed by science to protect our ocean.
In other news, the Nature Restoration Law has been adopted by the Council, setting binding targets to restore ecosystems, habitats and species.
On the fisheries front, we launched a consultation to assess the effectiveness of the common fisheries policy (CFP). This consultation is the first part of a thorough evaluation that will look at how the CFP has achieved its objectives since 2013, its economic implications, and its relevance in the context of emerging needs.
This week, we are also organising - in and with the Republic of Kenya - BlueInvest Africa 2024! It brings together African entrepreneurs seeking financing and international investors scouting for opportunities, to propel Africa's blue economy forward.
Finally, I wish you all a very happy summer - and don’t forget to participate in the #EUBeachCleanup campaign, to help us raise awareness of marine litter and clean our ocean!
Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General
Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
@vitcheva_eu
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News
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OCEAN by Euronews
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Euronews OCEAN Season 6, Episode 6 – Scientific observers work with fishers shaping future of Malta's marine ecosystem
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European seas rank among the most regulated in the world. These decisions on fish stocks, resource management and economic viability are grounded in scientific reports and accurate data.
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Stories of the month
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Turning the tide: How Sardinian fishers are cleaning up their seas
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Bringing science and fisheries together to tackle a hidden menace: marine litter. Scientists from Cagliari University and Fisheries Local Action Groups and Sardinian fishers joined forces to remove over two tonnes of waste from Sardinian waters.
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Aquapurna and BlueInvest: farming shrimp while protecting the planet
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Aquapurna, a German company, is transforming shrimp farming with a sustainable, holistic, and technology-driven approach. Using its innovative Smart Reef System, which reproduces the natural shrimp habitat, the company produces high-quality, sustainable shrimp.
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Maritime Spatial Planning – Joining forces in the North and Baltic Seas (eMSP NBSR)
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Planning the use of maritime space is very complex, involving a high number of interrelated interests, also among different sectors. The eMSP NBSR (Emerging ecosystem-based Maritime Spatial Planning topics in North and Baltic Seas Region) project brings together 15 neighbouring countries
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Map of the month
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Vessel density (fishing)
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Explore the Map of the Month to learn about maritime traffic in the European seas for fishing ships in 2021. The map shows vessel density in each square kilometre, calculated from a dataset of Automatic Identification System (AIS) messages. Understanding vessel traffic is important for marine planning and assessing human impact on ecosystems. Use the Zoom tool (+ and – signs) to see details at different scales.
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Podcast: Ocean Calls
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Ocean Calls Podcast – Season 3 Ep. 7: Beat them or eat them: What should we do about invasive species in the ocean?
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Should we beat them, or eat them? In this episode of Ocean Calls, we are embarking on a journey to unravel the mysteries of invasive species in EU waters. They unsettle the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, so what can we do about them?
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Ocean Calls Podcast – Season 3 Ep. 6: What’s the secret recipe to restoring fish stocks?
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Will there ever be more fish in the sea? Almost 90% of all marine fish stocks globally are now fully exploited or overfished, according to a study from the World Bank.
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Events
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BlueInvest Africa 2024
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03/07/2024 - 04/07/2024
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SAVE THE DATE! 2024 Fisheries Science Seminar - Artificial Intelligence
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Consultations
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Call for evidence - Common fisheries policy – evaluation
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Call for evidence - EU Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020 – ex-post evaluation
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Public consultation - EU Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020 – ex-post evaluation
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Call for evidence - EU Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027 – midterm evaluation
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Public consultation - EU Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027 – midterm evaluation
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Funding opportunities
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Ocean Observation Digital Platform
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Call for proposals - Art and the digital: Unleashing creativity for European water management
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Study on the seabed’s natural carbon sequestration capacity and related impacts from seabed-disturbing activities (Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-2025 – part 12 Missions and Cross-cutting Activities)
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Publications and studies
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Techno-economic analysis for the energy transition of the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector
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This newsletter is published by the European Commission's Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
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The European Commission is committed to personal data protection. Any personal data is processed in line with the Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. Please read the privacy statement.
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ISSN: 2315-084X
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Catalogue Number: KLAM24007ENQ
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