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Today, the Commission published its annual communication on the state of EU fisheries, taking stock of progress towards sustainable fishing and setting the course for the upcoming cycle of fishing opportunities for 2027.

Today marks the first anniversary of the European Ocean Pact, the EU’s comprehensive strategy to protect marine ecosystems, foster a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of coastal communities.

The European Commission has approved a €25 million Spanish State aid scheme to support fishing companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

Today, the European Commission adopted OceanEye to expand the EU's role in ocean observation. The initiative aims to position the EU as the world's leading provider of ocean intelligence by contributing to 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035 and securing 35% of the market for ocean

The European Commission has approved a €15 million French State aid scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

The European Commission is seeking feedback on fisheries Multiannual Management Plans (MAPs) across the EU’s sea basins. The call for evidence is open for a four-week period on the Commission’s Have Your Say portal.

The European Commission has approved a €13 million French aid scheme to support fishing companies to address the increase in fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

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.

The green transition of the maritime sector in the Mediterranean is an urgent priority, though coordination and alignment can be a challenge. The Mediterranean Sea presents a uniquely complex governance landscape.