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#EUOceanDays is just next week! A full week of activities designed to encourage you to contribute to a shared vision for the prosperity, competitiveness, security, and sustainability of our oceans. Check the agenda & follow online cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/ev… #HorizonEU #EMFAF

Every year, thousands of marine animals are accidentally caught in fishing gear. @LIFEprogramme CIBBRiNA works with fishers to test practical solutions that reduce bycatch, without reducing fish catches. Early trials show promising results: link.europa.eu/xGqMj9

The energy transition of EU the fisheries & aquaculture sectors is vital for their profitability & ocean sustainability. Launched in 2023 at the peak of the energy crisis, the #EUBlueEnergyTransition Partnership is already driving real, measurable progress. #EUOceanPact

New EU-funded study highlights the benefits of marine bivalve mollusc aquaculture and finfish farming on the environment.🐟 Read more⤵️ link.europa.eu/fdMWkw #EU #EMFAF

🌊 Enhancing fish welfare across the EU drives sustainable aquaculture. Discover the ‘Code of good practices’, complementing ‘Good husbandry practices’ with clear welfare indicators across life stages. Access it here! ➡️ link.europa.eu/JD4cvP #EU #EMFAF #BlueFarmingEU

Smoked fish remains a handmade process in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Discover how with EU funding, Onake, smokehouse modernised its equipment, created new jobs, and kept its long-standing Basque smoking techniques intact: link.europa.eu/RqXJhR

Europe lost much of its kelp forests. 🌊 In Portugal, SeaForester is bringing them back, growing kelp on small stones and placing them on the seabed from fishing boats. With support from #BlueInvest, this model is now scaling beyond one coastline: link.europa.eu/GTBH4b

💧 From brackish seas to freshwater tanks, Finland is re-imagining fish farming! Welfare and innovation guide the country’s aquaculture towards growth and sustainability. Discover more on the EU Aquaculture  website👇 link.europa.eu/BvyfwX #EU #EMFAF #BlueFarmingEU

Last weekend marked a historic milestone for our ocean: the High Seas Treaty entered into force💪🌊 We are proud to support its implementation to safeguard the ocean with some EU funded actions. Read more👇 link.europa.eu/bntK3Q #EU #EMFAF

🐟 Interested in strengthening animal welfare and sustainability in EU aquaculture? Explore good fish farming practices, from daily care to innovative techniques shaping the future of aquaculture. Find out more ➡️ link.europa.eu/VjkJXQ #EU #EMFAF #BlueFarmingEU

Say hello to Morgan Ræ, founder & design director at L’eautelier 🌿. She is bringing #seaweed & #microalgae into hotel and airline interiors, reimagining sustainable design. 🎥 Explore how #algae are shaping the future of eco-conscious interiors! #EU #EMFAF #EU4Algae

As the year winds down, one date to keep in mind. 🎄🌊 European Ocean Days take place 2–6 March 2026 in Brussels. A full week of dialogue on our ocean, from fisheries and aquaculture to science, investment and maritime security: link.europa.eu/XnMp8P

Some highlights from our December newsletter: • Fishing opportunities for 2026 • International fisheries agreements • The new EU Bioeconomy Strategy • Stories from coastal communities Read the full edition here: link.europa.eu/jCdgt9

What lives beneath Arctic sea ice, and what role fish really play there, is still largely unknown. Through the SciCAO project, EU-funded scientists are closing key knowledge gaps to ensure any future decisions on Arctic fisheries are grounded in science: link.europa.eu/vqrPrX

🐠 How is EU aquaculture evolving? Our mid-term assessment of strategic guidelines and national plans shows how the sector is becoming more sustainable and competitive. Discover the full report with key insights! ➡️link.europa.eu/8CQXgp

Explore the EU’s journey towards sustainable organic aquaculture! See how Europe’s blue economy grows while safeguarding aquatic life. Get the infographic👇 link.europa.eu/PCk46Q #EU #EMFAF #BlueFarmingEU

Today, #EU4Algae members gathered in Riga! ✅ 2025 in review ✅ 2nd #AlgaeSummit & Member States’ Declaration ✅ Algae farmers toolkit, roadmap, data & novel food 🥄 Algae product tasting 🎨 Algae sculpture exhibition 💡 Panel on EU funding & investment #EU #EMFAF

Europe’s #algae sector grows stronger through collaboration! Hear Hywel Griffiths, Agnese Stunda-Zujeva and Felix Ghyczy on how #EU4Algae helps the industry tackle challenges, and innovate together. Watch now👇 #EU #EMFAF

Registrations for #EUOceanDays 2026 are now open! A full week of discussions across Brussels on ocean health, competitiveness, maritime security, fisheries, aquaculture, islands and coastal communities. Full schedule and venues below ⤵️ tinyurl.com/mrxfrpp4

The Central Arctic Ocean is one of the last places on Earth without fishing. ❄️ The SCiCAO project collects critical data about Arctic ecosystems to ensure that any future fishing activity here is based on sound science. Supported by #EU #EMFAF More👇 link.europa.eu/vqrPrX