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Founded in the Netherlands, Zeefier is an innovative company developing textile dyes made from seaweed. By replacing petrol‑based chemistry with a renewable ocean resource, Zeefier offers an alternative that enables textiles to remain biodegradable.
More than 30 years ago, Don Antonio Hernández Barrera stood under the Andalusian sun, gazing across the serene estuaries of Barbate. To most, those were simply quiet wetlands; to him, it was the canvas for a family dream.
Coastal tourism is one of the most economically significant pillars of the European Union’s blue economy, supporting millions of jobs and local communities.
For over 60 years, UAB Arvydai has helped shape aquaculture in rural Lithuania. With decisive support from the EU, this family-run company has speeded upits transition towards a fully integrated model that combines organic fish farming, nature restoration and eco-tourism.
Northern Light Composites (nlcomp), an Italian startup founded in 2019, is tackling one of the biggest challenges linked to composite materials: the end‑of‑life of fibreglass and carbon‑fibre products.
The Sea and Culture Museum in the village of Latsi, Cyprus, reconnects the local community with its maritime heritage. Set in a restored warehouse, this EU-funded project has turned an abandoned building into a cultural and educational space, featuring exhibits on local fishers, sailors,
Ports are a vital part of the European economy and supply chains. Europe is home to more than 1,200 ports, which together support around 2.5 million jobs.
SeaO₂ is a Dutch company pioneering a new method to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) - by treating seawater and returning 'decarbonised' water to the ocean. This innovative process allows the ocean to absorb CO₂ from the air again, and can help counter ocean acidification at a local level.
Along the coast of Cádiz in southern Spain, producer organisation OPP72 is helping small-scale fishers secure fair markets and protect their future. Established in 2010, this organisation brings together around 70 producers and 59 vessels from the ports of Conil, La Atunara, and Rota.
Europe’s outermost regions are known for their natural and cultural richness, yet they face important challenges linked to seasonality, accessibility and environmental vulnerability being exposed to the impact of climate change.