European Commission — DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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European Union body; safety publications from its own official source.
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Publications 22
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Commission seeks views on the implementation of the Technical Measures Regulation
The Commission has launched a public consultation on the implementation of the Technical Measures Regulation. The results of the consultation will feed into the Commission’s third report on the imp...
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Commission seeks views on common European training standards for fishers
The European Commission has published a call for evidence on the introduction of possible EU standards for the training and certification of fishers working on EU vessels. The aim is to improve saf...
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A new strategic vision for the EU’s outermost regions: Strengthening the Union’s global reach
Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication setting out a new strategic vision for the EU’s outermost regions - French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin (Fra...
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Commission report finds devastating shifts in the Arctic and record-breaking marine heatwaves
European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 The ocean is changing at an alarming pace with direct consequences for marine life, coastlines and communities all across the world. That is ...
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EU and Canada secure almost €220 million in pledges for Global Ocean Observation*
European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Sep 2026 Today, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney launched the Oc...
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Oyster Heaven: Rebuilding reefs and restoring seas
Netherlands-based company Oyster Heaven is working to restore coastal ecosystems by developing scalable oyster reef restoration projects across Europe and beyond.
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Commission proposes to simplify fisheries and aquaculture funding
The European Commission proposed a targeted amendment of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Regulation to simplify and facilitate access to funding for fishers and aquacu...
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Siblings in Málaga pave a safer and more sustainable life on board
Maria Teresa (26) and her brother Gabriel (30) are proving that the future of fishing can be safer, smarter and more sustainable. When their parents decided to stop fishing, the siblings wanted to ...
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Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2027 in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
The proposal promotes the sustainable management of fish stocks in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas and delivers on the political commitments made in the MedFish4Ever and&nb...
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EU Missions drive systemic change, new assessment shows
The five EU Missions in Horizon Europe are delivering tangible positive results in addressing some of Europe's most pressing societal challenges through scientific and technological innovation, acc...
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ImproFish: advancing the science behind herring fisheries in the Gulf of Bothnia
Over recent decades, herrings in the Gulf of Bothnia have grown more slowly. Several factors could be behind these changes, but a clearer understanding of the actual causes is needed. Closing this ...
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Commission proposes extending the Bay of Biscay fishing closure to protect dolphins into winter 2027
Today, the Commission proposed extending the annual winter closure in the Bay of Biscay into winter 2027 for fishing vessels over eight metres to help prevent catches of common dolphins and other s...
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Commission boosts maritime manufacturing with new EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance
The Commission has officially launched the new EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance, following up on its commitment in the recently adopted European Industrial Maritime Strategy.
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Commission approves €30 million Portuguese State aid for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices
The European Commission has approved a €30 million State aid scheme for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis.
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Commissioners Kadis and Micallef participate in Arctic youth dialogue
Tomorrow in Brussels, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, and Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef, will jointly host the Youth Pol...
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Commission approves €285 million Italian State aid for agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices
The European Commission has approved a €285 million Italian State aid scheme to support agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices due to the Middle...
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NEAFC measures to curb unsustainable Russian mackerel fishing enter into force
Today, measures adopted by the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) to address unsustainable Russian mackerel fishing in the North-East Atlantic officially enter into force.
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Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2027 in the Baltic Sea
Today, the Commission adopted its proposal for the 2027 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea. The proposal sets the total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for the ten EU-managed fish st...
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Commission approves €4.5 million German State aid for fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices
The European Commission has approved a €4.5 million German State aid scheme for fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.
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Turning the tide: Algae Scope's bio-based answer to PFAS
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are commonly used to make textiles and other materials resistant to water and fire. However, because they persist in the environment and build up in living organisms, ...
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Commission approves Maltese State aid for fishing companies facing increased fuel prices
The European Commission has approved a €700,000 Maltese State aid scheme to support companies active in primary production of fishery products facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East cr...
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Sweden tests light-guided shrimp fishing
Across Sweden’s west coast, debate about the future of fishing is growing more urgent. A Swedish government’s proposal to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas have brought the issue into s...
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Commission harmonises rules for weighing catches across the EU
Today, the European Commission has adopted harmonised rules for weighing fishery products across the EU. The new framework streamlines and simplifies procedures and reduces the administrative burde...
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Commission approves €20 million State aid for agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies in Friuli Venezia Giulia region facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices
The European Commission has approved a €20 million State aid scheme for agricultural and fishing companies in the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia that are facing increased fuel and fertilis...
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EU ocean observation survey: share your insights by 15 September
Through the OceanEye initiative, the EU aims to become a global leader in ocean observation technology and secure 35% of the global ocean technology market by 2035.
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