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Around 550,000 tonnes of fishing gear have accumulated in the European Economic Area, with 12,000 tonnes added annually. The Fishing Without Plastic (PE.S.PLA) project aimed to combat this by developing biodegradable materials for artisanal fishing gear, reducing environmental impact.

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  • News announcement

From France’s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure. Discarded oyster shells and abandoned fishing nets, once considered worthless, are now being repurposed into eco-friendly building materials and street furniture

  • 1 min read
Diver swimming with a green sea turtle in the wild, among colorful coral reef © Aaron/Adobe Stock
  • Press release

Today, the Commission is presenting a proposal to integrate the landmark international Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction' (BBNJ) Agreement, which aims to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and curb biodiversity loss, into EU law.

  • News announcement

The European Union has successfully driven the adoption of several crucial conservation measures at the recent meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC). 

  • 4 min read