The European Ocean Pact Promotes a thriving blue economy and supports the well-being of people living in coastal areas.International ocean governanceInternational ocean governance is about managing the ocean and its resources together with international partners, so that it is healthy and productive and can benefit current and future generations.Blue economyThe blue economy boosts growth, jobs, and climate action while protecting marine biodiversity responsibly.Sea basinsThe EU is surrounded by the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, the Baltic, the North Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.Ocean healthProtection of marine biodiversity is a key objective, including for the EU common fisheries policy.Clean and healthy oceanMarine pollution including plastics has no borders. The Commission is working to promote cleaner sea in the EU and worldwide.EU beach cleanupThe #EUBeachCleanup campaign is key to raise awareness about marine litter.Sustainable ocean financeSustainable blue economy finance principles provide a framework for financing a sustainable ocean economy.Coastal communitiesEurope’s coastal regions face unique challenges like climate change, unbalanced tourism, and demographic decline.European Atlas of the SeasExplore, collate and create your own sea map. For teachers, students, journalists, companies and more!Maritime ForumWebsite that aims to improve communication amongst EU maritime policy stakeholders.
The European Ocean Pact Promotes a thriving blue economy and supports the well-being of people living in coastal areas.
International ocean governanceInternational ocean governance is about managing the ocean and its resources together with international partners, so that it is healthy and productive and can benefit current and future generations.
Blue economyThe blue economy boosts growth, jobs, and climate action while protecting marine biodiversity responsibly.
Sea basinsThe EU is surrounded by the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, the Baltic, the North Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.
Ocean healthProtection of marine biodiversity is a key objective, including for the EU common fisheries policy.
Clean and healthy oceanMarine pollution including plastics has no borders. The Commission is working to promote cleaner sea in the EU and worldwide.
Sustainable ocean financeSustainable blue economy finance principles provide a framework for financing a sustainable ocean economy.
Coastal communitiesEurope’s coastal regions face unique challenges like climate change, unbalanced tourism, and demographic decline.
European Atlas of the SeasExplore, collate and create your own sea map. For teachers, students, journalists, companies and more!
