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Today, the European Commission published guidelines seeking to help EU countries in supporting small-scale fishers and enhancing transparency and good governance in the allocation of fishing opportunities by EU countries.
The EU is deeply concerned that most North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) members opposed the EU proposal to set the mackerel total allowable catch (TAC) in line with the scientific advice provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).
On 12 November, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) selected the tenth Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in the field of water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems.
The Commission has adopted detailed rules on fisheries control and enforcement, with the aim to harmonise procedures, simplify and reduce administrative burden for EU countries and operators.
The European Union is taking strong action to protect our seas and ensure fair fishing practices in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, following important progress made at last week’s annual session of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) in Málaga.
French tech company ELWAVE is developing advanced electromagnetic sensors for underwater drones and remotely operated vehicles that are inspired by the abilities of certain fish species. Thanks to support from BlueInvest, the company refined its international strategy and raised €6 million.
Coastal and marine ecosystems in the Black Sea are under growing pressure from global challenges, including pollution, climate change, and the environmental consequences of armed conflict.
In just five years, a small event organised by a local fisheries group on the shores of Estonia’s Lake Võrtsjärv has grown into a travelling celebration of fishing heritage, local traditions and community pride in one of the country’s least known regions.
The European Union has introduced new rules to protect the Dogger Bank, an emblematic Natura 2000 site in the waters of Germany and the Netherlands. Starting 18 November 2025, fishing with mobile bottom contacting gears will be prohibited in specific areas within the site.
Limfjorden, a scenic waterway winding through Northern Denmark, is the country’s largest fjord and a vital natural and cultural resource. But high numbers of lost or abandoned fishing nets – known as ghost nets – are threatening the fjord’s biodiversity,