Sustainable blue economy Learn how the blue economy contributes to the European Green Deal and the transformation towards a carbon-neutral, circular and biodiverse EU economy.AquacultureAquaculture will play a growing role in a sustainable food system for Europe.Marine renewable energyThe EU has the largest sea space in the world, which will increasingly be used to generate clean, renewable energy.Maritime spatial planningMaritime spatial planning (MSP) is the tool to manage the use of our seas and oceans coherently.Blue bioeconomy and blue biotechnologyThe ocean does not just give us food it also helps us produce cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, biofuels etc.Skills and career developmentUnlocking the potential of the blue economy requires investing in new blue skills and careers.Maritime ForumWebsite that aims to improve communication amongst EU maritime policy stakeholders.European Atlas of the SeasExplore, collate and create your own sea map. For teachers, students, journalists, companies and more!EU Blue Economy ObservatoryA knowledge dissemination platform for the sustainability of oceans, seas and coastal areas.European Blue ForumA platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation. Events15Sep2026Expert meetingsThe future of fisheries advice: Are we ready for 2040?Brest, FranceLive streaming availableExternal event16Sep2026Info daysSearching for sustainability, Campus GotlandVisby, SwedenExternal event17Sep2026Info daysLimpieza de playasBurriana, SpainExternal event18-25Sep2026Info daysWorld Clean-up Week BrusselsExternal eventAll events News News announcement4 September 2026Commission proposes extending the Bay of Biscay fishing closure to protect dolphins into winter 2027 3 min readPress release2 September 2026Commission approves €30 million Portuguese State aid for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices1 min readSee all
Sustainable blue economy Learn how the blue economy contributes to the European Green Deal and the transformation towards a carbon-neutral, circular and biodiverse EU economy.
Marine renewable energyThe EU has the largest sea space in the world, which will increasingly be used to generate clean, renewable energy.
Maritime spatial planningMaritime spatial planning (MSP) is the tool to manage the use of our seas and oceans coherently.
Blue bioeconomy and blue biotechnologyThe ocean does not just give us food it also helps us produce cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, biofuels etc.
Skills and career developmentUnlocking the potential of the blue economy requires investing in new blue skills and careers.
European Atlas of the SeasExplore, collate and create your own sea map. For teachers, students, journalists, companies and more!
EU Blue Economy ObservatoryA knowledge dissemination platform for the sustainability of oceans, seas and coastal areas.
15Sep2026Expert meetingsThe future of fisheries advice: Are we ready for 2040?Brest, FranceLive streaming availableExternal event
News announcement4 September 2026Commission proposes extending the Bay of Biscay fishing closure to protect dolphins into winter 2027 3 min read
Press release2 September 2026Commission approves €30 million Portuguese State aid for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices1 min read
