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Offshore wind turbines on the coast of Copenhagen, Denmark © balipadma / Adobe Stock

Learn how the blue economy contributes to the European Green Deal and the transformation towards a carbon-neutral, circular and biodiverse EU economy.

Blue Ocean Wave © EpicStockMedia / Adobe Stock

International 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.

Sea fish farm © Sodel Vladyslav / Adobe Stock

The European Commission helps EU countries improve the competitiveness and sustainability of their aquaculture sector.

Red Fishing Boat in Ilulissat Icefjord © OliverFoerstner / Adobe Stock

The Arctic is an area that is rapidly changing and it is a high priority on the international agenda.

Traditional fishing boat, Madagascar ©Pierre-Yves Babelon/stock.adobe.com

The EU and Africa are working together to both protect the ocean and develop sustainable activities.