EU Maritime & Fish

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Constructive meeting with @mbernal_GFCM from @UN_FAO_GFCM. Thankful for GFCM's involvement in advancing fisheries governance in the Mediterranean. I’ve highlighted the need for stronger compliance frameworks. Together, we can ensure a level playing field for all operators. We owe it to our fishers and coastal communities. #MedFish4Ever #FisheriesGovernance

Good morning from rainy Ayia Napa. The weather won’t dampen the spirits of the 30 passionate youth engaging with ocean policy and fishers along with @CostasKadis and @GlennMicallef. Stay tuned for more updates from the Youth Dialogue on Oceans.

Exploring marine life, microplastics, and endemic flora with Commissioners @CostasKadis and @GlennMicallef along with local marine biologists and participants of the Youth Policy Dialogue on the Oceans, taking place today in Ayia Napa, 🇨🇾 #Cyprus. @EU_MARE @EuropeanYouthEU

@CostasKadis @UN_FAO_GFCM @EU_MARE It has been an honour to meet Commissioner @CostasKadis and highlight advances in implementing #MedFish4Ever and the #GFCM2030Strategy as we get ready for Mediterranean and Black Sea countries to discuss a common vision for the next decade

Fishing is deeply woven into the cultural fabric of #CoastalCommunities. The fishing port of Quarteira 🇵🇹 is a perfect example of this heritage. I discussed with local small-scale fishers the implementation of the #CFP, heard the challenges. Let’s keep working together.

A very interesting visit to the Centre of Marine Science at the University of Algarve today, where I could test the results of marine research projects firsthand. Good to see the great potential of #algae in action, and joint work with fishers, for instance, in sea-floor mapping.

🔔📄 Our second #MSP study #summary is now available! “Enabling Maritime Spatial Planning: Enhancing Stakeholder Participation – Lessons from MSP Delivery to Date". 🔍 Explore key insights into effective #stakeholder engagement for MSP Directive implementation and the upcoming #EU Ocean Act. ☑️ Second MSP #summary in a long series, more are coming soon! 🔹 @EU_MARE @cinea_eu

💧 Live from Rome: the new White Paper on the Value of Water 2026, is officially launched today in Rome - spotlighting the urgency of water resilience, circular solutions and smarter governance across the Mediterranean. Great to have Leonardo Manzari (@WestMed_Italy) in the room to follow the latest developments - representing the WestMED perspective and the WestMED-supported #AIDARA initiative on water re-use and desalination. Info👉shorturl.at/DE1Wv @EU_MARE @cinea

⏰Only 1 month left to apply to the #EMFAF call for proposals on Maritime Spatial Planning! With 1.7 million, the aim is to facilitate Atlantic and Black Sea cooperation on Maritime Spatial Planning in the European Union. Apply by 15 April 👇 link.europa.eu/ccK8Vf

From April to October 2026, local communities across Europe can organise #EMDInMyCountry events. Workshops, clean-ups, exhibitions or port visits, all focused on ocean literacy and the blue economy. 📅 Submit your event by 20 March 🔗 link.europa.eu/Qf66w4

Meeting our Member State national and regional authorities is key to our work. Thank you to Salvador Malheiro for the warm welcome and productive discussions. Glad to visit CMAR and ENIDH - their work on maritime suveillance & training is vital for implementing the #EUOceanPact

Northern Light Composites, backed by #BlueInvest, is developing boat composite materials that can be separated and reused at end of life. Discover more: tinyurl.com/4xswktrm

Next week, the Arctic Urban Regional Cooperation 🇪🇺network #AURC meets in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, to exchange on Arctic community-building, youth voices and cultural entrepreneurship. It will also be an opportunity to identify practical solutions for piloting in partner towns and cities! 🇫🇮 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇮🇸 🇬🇱🇺🇸 🇨🇦 #EUForeignPolicy

Working together for a safe, secure, sustainable ocean! 🌊 🚢 🐬 Today our Executive Director, Maja Markovčić Kostelac, welcomed the Director General of @EU_MARE at the European Commission, Charlina Vitcheva @vitcheva_eu to our Lisbon headquarters. #cooperation #coastguard

📢Calling #SustainableTourism experts! ➡️Do you want to be part of the WestMED Technical Group on Sustainable Tourism? ➡️Interested in preparing proposals for future EU funding opportunities? ➡️Want to expand your network across the Med? Apply for a seat at the table!👉shorturl.at/ZVOLb @EU_MARE @cinea_eu

In today’s world, keeping our seas safe is not just important - it’s critical. Very pleased to visit @EMSA_EU for the first time today. Our cooperation is key to stronger maritime security in the 🇪🇺. Impressive work on inter-agency cooperation on coast guard functions and CISE.

At #EUOceanDays in Brussels, we had a valuable exchange with @stracma and @delsaja from @EU_MARE on the mission, objectives and expected results of #ONEBLUE. 🌊A valuable opportunity to explore synergies and strengthen collaboration for ocean protection!

A strong EU maritime strategy is essential to ensure that EU shipping remains competitive & sustainable. We welcome the @EU_Commission’s Industrial Maritime Strategy, as we have long called for: 🚢 an immediate action plan; 🚢 a true level playing field; #EUBlueDeal @EU_MARE

Industry holds some of the richest #OceanData on the planet - yet only 3% reaches global biodiversity repositories. It’s time to change that. Join the @BlueCloudEU 2026 webinar on how industry, science, public repositories and digital platforms can work together to unlock the full value of ocean data. Discover why companies share, how datasets are transformed and harmonised, and how collaboration strengthens @OBISNetwork , @EMODnet and the global research community. 🗓️ 17 March '26 | 14:30–16:00 CET Info/ registration👉shorturl.at/eKXQY @EU_MARE @cinea_eu @OGS_IT