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On 10 October 2024 the Africa-Europe Ocean Strategic Group presented its report on how to help the two continents work together on ocean issues. 

Today, the Commission published the first report on the implementation of the multiannual plan (MAP) for the management of fisheries in the North Sea and the Western Waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

The European Digital Twin Ocean (EU DTO) is an ambitious project aimed at creating a digital replica of the ocean environment. It combines data, models, and applications to provide a comprehensive virtual representation of marine systems.

Today, the Commission published the second report on the implementation of the multiannual plan (MAP) for the management of fisheries in the Baltic Sea.

The annual Fisheries Science Seminar, organised by the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries will take place on 25 September 2024. This year's seminar will focus on the potential contribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) towards achieving fisheries sustainability.

Today, the Commission published a report on the implementation of technical measures to protect fisheries resources and marine ecosystems. Technical measures ensure the sustainable management of fisheries through various provisions to minimise the negative impact of fishing activities

Today the European Commission and the European External Action Service adopted the 4th implementation report of the Black Sea Synergy, offering a review of this regional cooperation initiative for the 2019-2023 period.

Today, the European Commission launched a consultation to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the common fisheries policy (CFP). This consultation constitutes the first part of a thorough evaluation that will look at how the CFP has achieved its objectives since 2013.

Will there ever be more fish in the sea? Almost 90% of all marine fish stocks globally are now fully exploited or overfished, according to a study from the World Bank.