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05 February 2024   Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Newsletter

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In this issue Foreword   News   OCEAN by Euronews   Stories of the month   Map of the month   Events   Consultations   Funding opportunities   Publications and studies

Foreword

Dear readers, Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter. I am delighted to share with you some exciting updates and news.  So, without further ado, I am thrilled to invite you to the first edition of the European Ocean Days, a week dedicated to our One Ocean and our maritime and fisheries sectors.  The '2nd Mission Ocean Forum' on 5 March will showcase the achievements and future plans for the restoration of the ocean and waters. On 6 March, the 'Future for Europe’s Seas' event invites stakeholders to share their challenges and needs, providing key insights for future policies. The 'BlueInvest Day’ on 7 March features expert panels on the Future of Ocean Tech, a business-investor matchmaking, and awards for outstanding work in sustainable blue technologies. We will conclude on 8 March with the 'Ocean Literacy in Action' event to spread awareness about the importance of the ocean.  By having these events over one week, we aim to bring together our diverse stakeholders, encouraging broader engagement and visibility. Your participation is crucial in collectively shaping a sustainable maritime and fisheries future, including potential new business opportunities, for the long-term benefit of our coastal communities and their economies.  I look forward to welcoming those joining us at the 'European Ocean Days' for many stimulating discussions, where collaboration and shared insights pave the way for a thriving blue planet.  Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General  Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries @vitcheva_eu   News

Setting the scene for the Fishers of the Future Who are today’s fishers? Over the last three months, a team of national researchers led by Tetra Tech and partners, a consortium appointed by the European Commission, have consulted fishers in all 22 coastal EU Member States to define who they are, how they live, and what drives them.   more     Events wanted! The European Maritime Day (EMD) In My Country wave is closing soon The European Maritime Day In My Country is the Commission initiative gathering events celebrating our ocean and seas.   more     From urban cooperation to youth collaboration: exciting news from the Arctic Collaboration and cooperation are key values in the EU’s Arctic policy. Every year, the EU holds the EU Arctic Forum and Indigenous People’s Dialogue – which this year will take place on 14 and 15 May 2024 in Brussels. Two days dedicated to bringing people together, encouraging synergies and exchanges.   more     France pledges its support at national level to the EU Mission Ocean and Waters Charter France formally pledges its support to the Charter of the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters in the framework of a Mission conference in Paris.   more     European Cohesion Policy supports the employment of millions of people, improves energy efficiency, and protects citizens from natural climate disasters The European Commission published its 2023 Summary Report on the Implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), showcasing some of the overarching achievements of the ESI funds as things stood at the end of 2022.   more     OCEAN by Euronews

Euronews OCEAN Season 6, Episode 1 – Riding the wave to a greener future: Is ocean power the solution?   The world's oceans, covering approximately 70% of the planet's surface, are, for the most part, an untapped energy source. Leaders in the renewable energy sector tell Euronews Correspondent Denis Loctier how Europe can make better use of its surrounding waters to generate a reliable and sustainable source of electricity.   more   Stories of the month

Magallanes Renovables - Harnessing tidal energy thanks to BlueInvest Magallanes Renovables, a pioneering Spanish renewable energy company, is tapping into the vast potential of tidal energy - thanks to BlueInvest. Their mission revolves around engineering, designing, and manufacturing colossal floating platforms capable of generating clean, 100% predictable energy from tidal currents.   more     WaveFarm unleashes a wave of energy for a sustainable future Wave energy is the single largest unused renewable energy source on the planet. The total theoretical wave energy resource worldwide stands at an impressive 30,000 TWh/year, surpassing the combined human consumption of electrical energy. If this energy could be properly harnessed, it would increase the share of renewable energy production and reduce the reliance on fossil fuels.   more     Seaweed worms could revolutionise fish farming diets With the help of EMFF funding and a bit of Danish ingenuity, researchers are exploring innovative production techniques that could revolutionise aquaculture as we know it.   more     Map of the month

Ocean energy Europe's marine regions offer vast renewable energy resources, which can be harvested through a number of different technologies. Most notable are offshore wind farms. Energy can also be harvested from the waves, tides and salinity and temperature differences (gradients) throughout the seawater. Learn about wind farms, ocean energy projects and test sites in European waters.   more     Events

European Ocean Days - Registration is open! date 04/03/2024 - 08/03/2024   more   Consultations

Protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems in the high seas from bottom trawling by fishing vessels – evaluation Deadline 05/02/2024   more   Funding opportunities

Scaling-up EU cultivation of algae and shellfish Deadline 19/02/2024   more   Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) projects Deadline 27/02/2024   more   Publications and studies

Invasive species in the Baltic Sea and their impact on commercial fish stocks   more     Study on stomach content of fish to update databases and analyse possible changes in diet or food web interactions   more

This newsletter is published by the European Commission's Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Visit our websites: Oceans and Fisheries Commissioner Sinkevičius