The EU4Ocean Platform now brings together 173 members across Europe and beyond with a broad range of ocean literacy projects and initiatives. Participants in the ‘Ocean Literacy in Action’ event hosted by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) and the EU4Ocean Coalition with the support of IOC/UNESCO in Brussels on 8 March 2024 experienced the amazing and inspiring energy from the three communities of the EU4Ocean Coalition. At the exhibition, Platform members together with members of the Youth4Ocean Forum and the Network of European Blue Schools showcased their work in all areas from research and education to the blue economy, advocacy and arts! Pictures and recordings of the event are available on the event’s website!
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With a growing community from seven dynamic working groups now boasting over 900 members across Europe and beyond, EU4Algae is abuzz with activity.
Educators are pivotal in the Network of European Blue Schools, spearheading ocean-related projects and inspiring students. NEBS supports them through innovative courses like MOOCs and SPOWs, fostering ocean literacy for a sustainable future. Read more in the article!
The spring call for Young Ocean Advocates celebrates the Challenges of the UN Ocean Decade. Submit your ocean literacy project and join Youth4Ocean Forum!
Did you know that it is possible to download Atlas presentations that were made during online and in-person workshops from the Teachers Corner? Dive in the ‘Workshops’ section to see the latest presentations made at the “EU4OCEAN SPOW - Plastic Pollution and Working with Ocean Technology" workshop and at workshops organised with pupils in the fifth grade of primary school at the De Plataan school in Merchtem (Belgium). A new quiz on marine litter is also available under ‘Quiz and Games’ and a new game is under preparation. Stay tuned!
Dive into the latest insights and investment trends driving sustainability in the blue economy with our newly released BlueInvest Investor Report Update.
We invite you to hurry! Deadline: 8 December 2023 at 17:00 (CET).
The “Blue careers for a sustainable blue economy” call made available nearly EUR 7.5 million to contribute to the development of the next generation of blue skills and to provide opportunities for attractive and sustainable maritime careers.
To give visibility to EU4Algae members’ key research findings, business opportunities and innovations relevant to the algae sector, a dedicated section "EU4Algae The Insider’s Perspective" has been created ‘giving the floor’ to all partners to share their projects and success stories and disseminate them with the Algae community.
Join the European Maritime Day 2025 in Cork (IE) on the 21-23 May!
October 24th, 2023 marked the conclusion of a remarkable Blue Schools project - Som Escoles Blaves (We are Blue Schools). This success story, driven by passion and commitment, has created a thriving local community dedicated to nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards across the Balearic Islands.
Since it was launched in 2020, the EU4Ocean Platform has grown from a network of 76 founding members to a network of 160 members in 23 European Union Members States and 7 other countries. The diversity in expertise and experience in the Platform is key to enhance Ocean Literacy given the necessary multidisciplinary approaches required to better understand how the ocean influences us, how we influence the ocean and how we can work together towards protecting and sustainably managing the ocean. EU4Ocean Platform members met online on 9 November 2023 to discuss future opportunities for collaboration.
The Pilot Phase of the European Atlas of the Seas’ My Maps tool has been successfully completed! My Maps makes it possible for everyone to create their own working space in the Atlas. Interesting feedback received during the survey allowed to identify what could be done to further facilitate its use and ensure it meets teachers’ needs. Have you not tried it yet? Make sure that you watch the My Maps video tutorial and dive in!
Latest EU initiatives in the Maritime Security area
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BlueInvest is holding a workshop at the 6th Sustainable Investor Summit in Frankfurt on 16 May 2023. Do not miss this opportunity!
The EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’ is going at full sail. Since its launch in September 2021, it has put in place 4 lighthouses in major basins, selected 38 multinational projects for funding and counts with over 400 pledges in support of restoring our blue planet.
We are proud to announce the official endorsement of EMODnet as a new Decade Implementing Partner of the Ocean Decade in March 2023. As an Implementing Partner, EMODnet will enhance its contributions to Global Ocean Marine Data activities and consolidate its engagement and commitment to the Ocean Decade.
The Single Use Plastics Directive and Port Reception Facilities Directive of 2019 made producers and importers responsible for transport and disposal of end-of-life fishing gear and removed financial penalties for bringing waste to shore, including litter picked up in fishing nets. They also introduced new reporting obligations. The aim of the conference was to allow stakeholders to share experience and ideas.
The subject of this call for tenders is the development and testing of tools (software and maps) that will contribute to the assessment of the feasibility and the impact of scaling-up of EU cultivation of shellfish and algae.