Success stories

Fishing activities are a pillar of many a coastal community of Europe. Fishing provides not only livelihoods for those directly involved in the trade and their families, but also for all the related blue economy sectors, from the processing to the sale of seafood, from shipbuilding to production of

The beautiful coast of Istria is an extremely popular destination for holidaymakers: during the summer and on weekends, its waters are teeming with recreational vessels. This is a great economic resource for the local community, but it could have also some unexpected downsides.

Emil Milev has been working as a ship repair factory employee, but has always dreamed of building his own fishing fleet to operate in the Black Sea.

Being a fisher is an ancient job: the first traces of fishing as a human activity date back to 40 000 years ago. Yet, the trade has steadily evolved, and commercial fishing of today is a very different proposition even from 20 years ago.

Or how to produce delicious fish in a natural paradise (with a little help of the EU)

Shellfish farming is an important component of the EU aquaculture sector.

Wave energy is a highly valuable and predictable source of renewable power. Up to 10% of the EU’s energy can be harvested from waves by 2050..

A project that sells salmon leather products in various categories, ranging from clothes, bags, belts or purses, and even jewellery.

When you think about marine pollution, probably you imagine floating debris such as plastic bottles, straws and bags, or discarded fishing nets