📢 Don't forget to register for the 4⃣th webinar of the EU 🇪🇺 #OceanDecade 🌊 series! Explore with experts how #Copernicus, in situ, and modelled #OceanData help support #OceanDecade Challenges 7, 8, 9, 10 🗓️ 25 September 🕐14:00 - 17:30 CEST 🔗eudata4oceandecade.eu

Europe’s Atlantic islands are showing how tourism can protect rather than harm natural and cultural heritage of the ocean. Discover how EU funded ecoRoute & Twinned by Stars - EU Project turn science into unforgettable travel experiences. 🐳 #EU #EMFAF #WorldTourismDay 🎥 euronews

#OurBaltic Ministerial Conference is happening next week, on 30 Sept, Stockholm. Ministers will discuss urgent solutions for the Baltic sea. One proven example? LIFE SURE Sweden, a robot dredger that cleans Kalmar Bay and enables circular use of sediments: tinyurl.com/ymhrkpx4

Ready to discuss and foster the development of a sustainable blue economy in the Black Sea? Join the Black Sea Stakeholder Conference 2025 🗓️28 October 📍Constanța, Romania 🏆And look for the Black Sea Project Awards winners! More⤵️ link.europa.eu/xv4BwY #EU #EMFAF

COOL BLUE BALTIC puts coastal communities at the heart of ecological restoration. With #EU #EMFAF support, it’s growing a network of regenerative ocean farms across the Baltic Sea #OurBaltic. More ⬇️ link.europa.eu/q9ByGC #BlueFarmingEU

#CopernicusMarine #UseCases🌊 Shell fishing is a key activity on #Galicia’s 🇪🇸 coast, especially in the Ría de Arousa The MOLL-e MALONE Service combines our forecasts with local monitoring to provide salinity data, delivering early warnings when conditions threaten cockle

How can we accelerate the energy transition in EU #aquaculture? 🐟 Key takeaways from the EU workshop: 🔹 Smarter waste management 🔹 Electrification over fossil fuels 🔹 Energy-smart production 🔹 Tax incentives for green tech #EUBlueEnergyTransition #EU #EMFAF

With 1,200+ members, #EU4Algae is thriving! 🌱 Connecting stakeholders, sharing knowledge & driving progress for a greener, algae-powered Europe. 🔜 Next stop: 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit, Berlin, 16–17 October 2025! More⬇️ link.europa.eu/wDd9CF #EU #EMFAF

EU fisheries and aquaculture's representatives discussed the top priorities to speed up the energy transition of the sector: 🔹 Modernise regulation 🔹 Invest in fleet & infrastructure 🔹 Training & upskilling 🔹 Simplify funding access #EUBlueEnergyTransition #EU #EMFAF

📣Share your expertise in socio-economic data collection & analysis in the blue economy! The EU Blue Economy Observatory is launching a Community of Practice to support evidence-based policy making in the maritime sector🌊 Apply by 19 Oct.⬇️ link.europa.eu/GJyWT3 #EU #EMFAF

Four new #EU #EMFAF projects will develop seaweed farming, new bio-products and marine innovation hubs. This will bring cleaner seas and local jobs closer to our regions. Where? 📍Gran Canaria (Spain) 📍Lisbon (Portugal) 📍Galway Bay (Ireland) 📍Campania (Italy) #EURegionsWeek

Algae is not just food, but can be used for plenty of applications. And they are fundamental for our ecosystem💙🌍 The European Union funded 219 projects on algae with almost € 560 million in 2014-2023. On the occasion of the 2nd Algae Awareness Summit, find out more ⬇️

🌍 Europe’s aquaculture faces climate-related challenges, but solutions are within reach. 🔎 Explore good practices and measures that help farms adapt, safeguard species and stay resilient. Discover more⬇️ link.europa.eu/bTJbxY #EU #EMFAF #BlueFarmingEU

The 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit is over, and it was a success! Last week in Berlin, participants from across Europe discussed algae’s role in blue bioeconomy, food security, and climate neutrality. See the highlights⬇️ link.europa.eu/FcRw3g #EU #EMFAF #EU4Algae

Ride the wave of EU aquaculture news!🐟🇪🇺 Policy updates, funding calls, sector insights and events delivered every 2 months through the EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism newsletter. Subscribe here👇 link.europa.eu/Mbqnv6 #EU #EMFAF #BlueFarmingEU

The Commission updates fisheries control rules to bring modernisation, clarity & consistentency across fleets. Digital reporting, better vessel tracking & harmonised inspections will help prevent overfishing and ensure fair conditions in EU fisheries. link.europa.eu/TXPJyJ

📅 Save the Date! The next #EU4Algae Annual Meeting takes place on 8 December 2025 in Riga, Latvia, just ahead of the AlgaEurope Conference 🌿 Join Europe’s #algae community to review progress, share outcomes & set priorities for the year ahead. 🔗link.europa.eu/yk7TgV

🐠 Germany’s aquaculture extends across ponds, rivers and the sea. Mussels, trout, carp and more are farmed sustainably across freshwater and brackish waters. Find out more on the EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism's website👇 link.europa.eu/P6xhvH #EU #EMFAF #BlueFarmingEU

🐟New guidelines will help EU countries in supporting small-scale fishers and enhancing transparency. “Small-scale fishers are the most vulnerable to structural & unexpected challenges. We must provide them with the necessary support,” said Costas Kadis. link.europa.eu/kntDVV

Lost fishing gear is polluting our oceans - but there’s hope! 🌊 #MissionOcean and Waters Charter Actions are rethinking fishing equipment with biodegradable materials, circular models, and smart tech. Discover how these #DropsOfChange projects are protecting our ocean 👉