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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.

Northern Light Composites (nlcomp), an Italian startup founded in 2019, is tackling one of the biggest challenges linked to composite materials: the end‑of‑life of fibreglass and carbon‑fibre products.

SeaO₂ is a Dutch company pioneering a new method to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) - by treating seawater and returning 'decarbonised' water to the ocean. This innovative process allows the ocean to absorb CO₂ from the air again, and can help counter ocean acidification at a local level.

The fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa lands in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2026 — and the call for pitchers is now open until 13 February 2026.

Technologies deployed in underwater missions are essential to a range of strategic blue economy sectors, including offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, marine biodiversity conservation and underwater cultural heritage.

The European Commission released the 2025 annual economic report on the European Union fishing fleet (link to report), projecting operating profits of €567 million for the EU fleet in 2025.

In the French region of Brittany, a pioneering project is transforming undersized mussels, once considered waste, into valuable green energy through methanisation. This process produces methane gas, a renewable energy, from organic materials.

What is the aim of this budget proposal and what does it mean for fisheries, aquaculture and ocean-related activities? The Commission’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028 – 2034 proposal is a fundamental redesign of the EU budget to make it more integrated, flexible and performance-oriented

Europe needs to secure its energy future, and offshore renewables are set to play a key role. The EU member states aim to increase offshore power capacity 18-fold by 2050.  But getting there won’t be simple: the sector faces some big challenges.