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. Events15Aug2026Info daysInternational Youth Day beach cleanup at Pedrógão Beach, LeiriaLeiria, PortugalExternal event22Aug2026Info daysMida Eco waves beach clean-upWatamu kilifi County, KenyaExternal event25Aug2026Info days#EUBeachCleanup 2026 – Praia de MiraMira, PortugalExternal event01-03Sep2026Conferences and summitsEU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth DialogueBrussels, BelgiumAll events News News announcement3 August 2026Commission approves €20 million State aid for agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies in Friuli Venezia Giulia region facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices2 min readNews article29 July 2026Sweden tests light-guided shrimp fishing3 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.
15Aug2026Info daysInternational Youth Day beach cleanup at Pedrógão Beach, LeiriaLeiria, PortugalExternal event
01-03Sep2026Conferences and summitsEU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth DialogueBrussels, Belgium
News announcement3 August 2026Commission approves €20 million State aid for agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies in Friuli Venezia Giulia region facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices2 min read
