Young offenders often lack opportunities to develop skills, increasing their risk of reoffending. The Turning Blue project aims to change that by providing education and training in the blue economy - jobs linked to the ocean. Using multimedia and virtual reality, it engages 16- to 30-year-olds in juvenile correctional facilities, offering help with job placements, mentoring, and skills training to support employment and reintegration after release.
The project also helps meet the industry’s demand for new talent, aligning with EU goals for sustainability and social inclusion. In Portugal, companies like SEAentia are proving that innovation in aquaculture can attract young talent and drive sustainable growth.
OCEAN is a Euronews magazine in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MARE). It features monthly 8-minute videos, where we discover fascinating projects and developments related to the ocean and coastal communities.
Broadcast since 2019, OCEAN features episodes on marine protected areas, small-scale fisheries, ocean energy, aquaculture, IUU fishing, sustainable fisheries and much more. Missed one? Check them out on the Euronews website! You will also find some nice extras about these topics.
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- Publication date
- 26 March 2025
- Author
- Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries