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The island of Terceira in the Azores sits 1,500 km west of mainland Portugal – remote enough to make running a business complicated, let alone one built around delivering fresh fish to distant markets. Tibério Barbeito started TZT Flying Fish Azores in his twenties with exactly that ambition.

At just 27, Richard Delmas is charting his own course in the waters off Réunion Island. Born into a fishing family, he grew up at sea. With support from the EU, he launched a small one-person fishing business built on flexibility, low costs and direct sales.

The European Union helped secure an important agreement in Malé, Maldives, at the annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), introducing a new measure to better manage Indian Ocean swordfish. The agreement is based on a joint proposal from the EU and Australia.

Europe’s outermost regions are known for their natural and cultural richness, yet they face important challenges linked to seasonality, accessibility and environmental vulnerability being exposed to the impact of climate change.

Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto will host the High-Level Forum of the Outermost Regions in Brussels. Discussions will focus on strengthening resilience, competitiveness, and the valorisation of these regions' unique assets.

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

Coastal tourism is evolving, with a growing focus on innovation and sustainability. As awareness of environmental impact increases, travellers are looking for experiences that respect nature and local culture. In this episode, we explore EU-supported projects offering new approaches to seaside

The Commission has launched a call for applications for the selection of members of the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF).

The latest edition of the EU Blue Economy Report is out, offering an in-depth analysis of European blue economy sectors and their performances based on the latest available data.