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On 2–3 November 2026, BlueInvest Africa returns for its fourth edition in Cape Town, bringing together 25 high-potential African startups and SMEs selected to pitch directly to international investors and partners.

Founded in the Netherlands, Zeefier is an innovative company developing textile dyes made from seaweed. By replacing petrol‑based chemistry with a renewable ocean resource, Zeefier offers an alternative that enables textiles to remain biodegradable.

Today, the European Commission has activated the crisis mechanism of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), allowing Member States to provide financial compensation to fishers, aquaculture producers, processors and retailers whose livelihoods have been disrupted

Picture this: you are under 31, and meeting with European Commissioners to discuss the future of the ocean. What would you ask, and would you tell them?

More than 30 years ago, Don Antonio Hernández Barrera stood under the Andalusian sun, gazing across the serene estuaries of Barbate. To most, those were simply quiet wetlands; to him, it was the canvas for a family dream.

Favourable winds for the blue economy: investment is gaining momentum, dedicated funds are on the rise, and more investors are turning their attention to ocean-related opportunities.

Coastal tourism is one of the most economically significant pillars of the European Union’s blue economy, supporting millions of jobs and local communities.

The European Commission has officially launched the European Ocean Board, a high-level expert group supporting the implementation of the European Ocean Pact, the EU’s strategy to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue economy and support coastal communities.

The meeting aims to outline an ambitious set of actions to address the current global biodiversity crisis and declines of migratory species, including the European eel & tope shark.