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Call for ambitious revision of EU Fisheries Control Regulation to protect biodiversity and climate. As the ‘One Ocean Summit’, organised under the French EU Presidency takes place in Brest (9-11 […]
EC seeks comments on revision of EU state rules for fishery sector. The European Commission is inviting all interested parties to comment on proposed revised State aid rules for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors. The […]
BIOGEARS: bio-based materials for sustainable European aquaculture. Part of EU’s blue economy, offshore aquaculture is a promising sector, fostering economic opportunity, employment and food security. In offshore mussels farms, mussels are […]
European initiative to support blue economy. The European Investment Fund (EIF), Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker, Builders Initiative and Minderoo Foundation have approved commitments to become cornerstone investors in Ocean 14 Capital’s […]
EC launches restore our oceans campaign. The European Commission launched the Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030’. This Mission, part of Horizon Europe, aims in the next decade […]
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund approved. The Regulation establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) under the EU’s 2021-2027 long-term budget has been adopted by the European Parliament with […]
EMFAF to support sustainable oceans approved. The Regulation establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) under the EU’s 2021-2027 long-term budget was adopted this afternoon by the European […]
NGOs condemn failure of EU ambition in fisheries. Following the recent adoption of the EU AGRIFISH Council position on future fisheries controls, the EU Fisheries Control Coalition condemned the failure of […]
Shortcomings in the implementation of the Control Regulation. Effective implementation of the Control Regulation is key to promoting sustainable fisheries, while differences between Member States can result in unfair competition. […]
EC moves to reduce fishing gear marine litter. The European Commission has provided guidance on the EU rules on single-use plastics and adopts an Implementing Decision on the monitoring and reporting of fishing gear placed on […]
EU Blue Economy to lead green transition. The European Commission has published the fourth edition of ‘The EU Blue Economy Report’, providing an overview of the performance of the EU-27 […]
EC adopts guidelines for more sustainable aquaculture. The European Commission has adopted new strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture. The guidelines offer a common vision for the Commission, […]
New Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. EU takes lead in international effort to establish new Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius hosted a […]
Protecting 30% of the Mediterranean Sea will boost fish stocks – WWF. Protecting 30% of the Mediterranean Sea could give a massive boost to declining fish species and marine biodiversity, […]
Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector – conclusions from the public consultation. The European Commission is preparing a comprehensive cross-sectoral EU algae initiative. The aim of the initiative […]
Aller Aqua first fish feed producer to initiate co2-labelling. The Aller Aqua Group has during 2020 taken measures to stop buying south American soya for their European fish feed production. […]
Consultation on promoting EU algae production The European Commission has just published an online consultation on its roadmap towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector. The EC says: “Algae […]
EU launches consultation on international ocean governance -The European Commission and the European External Action Service has launched a targeted consultation to assess development needs and options for the EU’s […]
EC consults on fishing opportunities for 2021 – The European Commission has adopted its annual communication taking stock of the implementation of the common fisheries policy (CFP) and launched a […]
EU tops up fisheries fund by €500 million to help recovery. In a press conference earlier this week, Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, explained the Commission’s […]
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