Oct 20, 2025 | EU, European Commission
Published by the European Commission, the new guidelines aim to help EU Member States better protect marine Natura 2000 sites, while also supporting a sustainable future for fisheries in Europe.Currently, there are over 3,000 Marine Natura 2000 sites, covering more...
Oct 17, 2025 | EU, European Commission, Mediterranean Sea
European Commission Approves the Mediterranean Pact The European Commission has approved the Mediterranean Pact. The Mediterranean Pact will strengthen cooperation and economic ties between the shores of the Mediterranean and beyond. It will also contribute to the...
Sep 23, 2025 | EU, European Commission, UNEP/MAP
On 22 September, the European Commission adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2026 in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. The proposal promotes the sustainable management of fish stocks in these areas and follows up on the political commitments made in the...
Sep 9, 2025 | European Commission, Report
The European Commission has published a new study highlighting the strategic role of algae. The report, titled “Study to Support a Sustainable EU Algae Industry”, explores the many applications of both macro- and microalgae, showing how they can contribute to food...
Jul 3, 2025 | European Commission, Mediterranean Sea, UE
The numbers speak clearly: it is a real success for the EU Mission Ocean and Waters. Since its launch in 2022, over 1000 actions for the ocean have been carried out. In total, these actions coming from individuals and organisations have mobilised more than €8 billion....
Jun 20, 2025 | European Commission, News, Report, UE
A large majority of Europe’s waters are safe to swim in: this is explained in the latest European bathing water assessment for the 2024 bathing season, published on 20 June 2025 and jointly prepared by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European...
