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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.

In Estonia, what began as a fisher’s idea for survival has evolved into a professional vehicle designed for the world’s most unforgiving environments. The hydrocopter is a type of boat that utilises aerodynamic propulsion, much like a helicopter, rather than a traditional underwater motor

Fishing is woven into the identity of the small island of Culatra, but with fewer young fishers entering the profession, it is in danger of being lost. Coming from a long line of fishers, Hugo Padinha was determined not to let that happen.

The initiative is part of the Commission's wider simplification initiative to strengthen EU competitiveness at the same time as safeguarding environmental and economic goals.

EU and Mediterranean countries today committed to continue their cooperation to rebuild Mediterranean fish stocks, agreeing to adopt a new MedFish4Ever Declaration in 2027.

The European Commission today published its evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation, covering the decade from 2014 to 2024.

The European Commission has adopted a temporary State aid framework to enable Member States to support the EU economy in the context of the Middle East crisis. The Middle East crisis Temporary State aid Framework (METSAF) is a targeted and temporary framework to address the effects of the crisis

Today, the European Commission published a study assessing the state of the EU fishing fleet, including its evolution, the challenges it currently faces and its future sustainability.