🌊 Europe has a lot of laws on the ocean. So why is the marine environment still losing?? 🚩
Poor enforcement, harmful subsidies and weakening environmental rules!
With #COP17 approaching, the forthcoming #EUOceanAct is a chance to change course.
Great article by @anaisberthier.bsky.social today.
Poor enforcement, harmful subsidies and weakening environmental rules!
With #COP17 approaching, the forthcoming #EUOceanAct is a chance to change course.
Great article by @anaisberthier.bsky.social today.
COP17: Europe must turn ocean promises into action | Rapporteur
The ocean is one of our greatest allies against climate change and a cornerstone of Europe’s resilience. With COP17 approaching and the Ocean Act in preparation, Europe has a chance to turn international commitments into action — so protected on paper means protected at sea.
www.rapporteur.com
November 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM
🌊 Europe has a lot of laws on the ocean. So why is the marine environment still losing?? 🚩
Poor enforcement, harmful subsidies and weakening environmental rules!
With #COP17 approaching, the forthcoming #EUOceanAct is a chance to change course.
Great article by @anaisberthier.bsky.social today.
Poor enforcement, harmful subsidies and weakening environmental rules!
With #COP17 approaching, the forthcoming #EUOceanAct is a chance to change course.
Great article by @anaisberthier.bsky.social today.
As decisions on the #EUOceanAct and the future of the #CommonFisheriesPolicy are being shaped, here's what we want to see:
🎣Priority access for low-impact fishers
🦐An end to overfishing and discards
🌊A modernised EU fleet within nature’s limits
The tools exist. It’s time to use them.
🎣Priority access for low-impact fishers
🦐An end to overfishing and discards
🌊A modernised EU fleet within nature’s limits
The tools exist. It’s time to use them.
October 28, 2026 at 10:33 AM
As decisions on the #EUOceanAct and the future of the #CommonFisheriesPolicy are being shaped, here's what we want to see:
🎣Priority access for low-impact fishers
🦐An end to overfishing and discards
🌊A modernised EU fleet within nature’s limits
The tools exist. It’s time to use them.
🎣Priority access for low-impact fishers
🦐An end to overfishing and discards
🌊A modernised EU fleet within nature’s limits
The tools exist. It’s time to use them.
Ghana's small-scale fishers spent a decade fighting for their coastal waters, winning an expanded Preferential Access Area.
In this op-ed, Kenneth Arthur (CaFGOAG) & André Dias (MARSEMPRE) reflect on lessons from Ghana as the EU prepares its #EUOceanAct.
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In this op-ed, Kenneth Arthur (CaFGOAG) & André Dias (MARSEMPRE) reflect on lessons from Ghana as the EU prepares its #EUOceanAct.
www.politico.eu/sponsored-co...
October 1, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Ghana's small-scale fishers spent a decade fighting for their coastal waters, winning an expanded Preferential Access Area.
In this op-ed, Kenneth Arthur (CaFGOAG) & André Dias (MARSEMPRE) reflect on lessons from Ghana as the EU prepares its #EUOceanAct.
www.politico.eu/sponsored-co...
In this op-ed, Kenneth Arthur (CaFGOAG) & André Dias (MARSEMPRE) reflect on lessons from Ghana as the EU prepares its #EUOceanAct.
www.politico.eu/sponsored-co...
Thank you @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eufor convening today’s #MSFD roundtable and enabling an open exchange.
Our @verampcoelho.bsky.social called for any changes to the law to be action-oriented, focused on results, & equipped with the tools needed for implementation and enforcement. #EUOceanAct
Our @verampcoelho.bsky.social called for any changes to the law to be action-oriented, focused on results, & equipped with the tools needed for implementation and enforcement. #EUOceanAct
September 30, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Thank you @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eufor convening today’s #MSFD roundtable and enabling an open exchange.
Our @verampcoelho.bsky.social called for any changes to the law to be action-oriented, focused on results, & equipped with the tools needed for implementation and enforcement. #EUOceanAct
Our @verampcoelho.bsky.social called for any changes to the law to be action-oriented, focused on results, & equipped with the tools needed for implementation and enforcement. #EUOceanAct
1️⃣ “Protection that pays” showed that Marine Protected Areas pay off for nature, fishers and coastal communities when they are managed and protected, not just drawn on a map.
The #EUOceanAct must put 30% protection of EU waters by 2030, with 10% strictly protected, into EU law.
The #EUOceanAct must put 30% protection of EU waters by 2030, with 10% strictly protected, into EU law.
September 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
1️⃣ “Protection that pays” showed that Marine Protected Areas pay off for nature, fishers and coastal communities when they are managed and protected, not just drawn on a map.
The #EUOceanAct must put 30% protection of EU waters by 2030, with 10% strictly protected, into EU law.
The #EUOceanAct must put 30% protection of EU waters by 2030, with 10% strictly protected, into EU law.
At the European Parliament today, during #EUOceanWeek, Sarah Tilkin from Naturpuunt, Seas At Risk’s member, is sharing an important message: fishers can be part of the solution, including supporting a strict protected area in Belgian waters. 🎣💙 #EUFisheries #EUOceanAct #EUBiodiversity #EUOceanWeek
September 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
At the European Parliament today, during #EUOceanWeek, Sarah Tilkin from Naturpuunt, Seas At Risk’s member, is sharing an important message: fishers can be part of the solution, including supporting a strict protected area in Belgian waters. 🎣💙 #EUFisheries #EUOceanAct #EUBiodiversity #EUOceanWeek
We’re at #EUOceanWeek as discussions on an ambitious #EUOceanAct and the socio-economic benefits of #MPAs get underway.
A strong Ocean Act must move beyond coordination & ensure effective management, enforcement, & monitoring of MPAs to support a sustainable blue economy.
A strong Ocean Act must move beyond coordination & ensure effective management, enforcement, & monitoring of MPAs to support a sustainable blue economy.
September 29, 2026 at 1:14 PM
We’re at #EUOceanWeek as discussions on an ambitious #EUOceanAct and the socio-economic benefits of #MPAs get underway.
A strong Ocean Act must move beyond coordination & ensure effective management, enforcement, & monitoring of MPAs to support a sustainable blue economy.
A strong Ocean Act must move beyond coordination & ensure effective management, enforcement, & monitoring of MPAs to support a sustainable blue economy.
Restoring ocean health supports sustainable fishing, food security and prosperous, resilient coastal communities.
The #EUOceanAct can provide a binding, consistent framework that delivers meaningful results with the ocean at its core and healthy seas as the overarching goal.
The #EUOceanAct can provide a binding, consistent framework that delivers meaningful results with the ocean at its core and healthy seas as the overarching goal.
September 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Restoring ocean health supports sustainable fishing, food security and prosperous, resilient coastal communities.
The #EUOceanAct can provide a binding, consistent framework that delivers meaningful results with the ocean at its core and healthy seas as the overarching goal.
The #EUOceanAct can provide a binding, consistent framework that delivers meaningful results with the ocean at its core and healthy seas as the overarching goal.
A new Blue Manifesto assessment finds the EU is not on track to achieve a healthy ocean by 2030.
Here at #EUOceanWeek, the focus is on how an ambitious #EUOceanAct can help close the gap between commitments and action.
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
Here at #EUOceanWeek, the focus is on how an ambitious #EUOceanAct can help close the gap between commitments and action.
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
September 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
A new Blue Manifesto assessment finds the EU is not on track to achieve a healthy ocean by 2030.
Here at #EUOceanWeek, the focus is on how an ambitious #EUOceanAct can help close the gap between commitments and action.
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
Here at #EUOceanWeek, the focus is on how an ambitious #EUOceanAct can help close the gap between commitments and action.
➡️ europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
Mark Costello (Nord University): in 90% of studies, MPAs show positive impacts on fisheries. Fully protected areas help rebuild marine life, support food security, benefit fisheries, & empower coastal communities.
A strong #EUOceanAct needs to ensure MPA effective management.
A strong #EUOceanAct needs to ensure MPA effective management.
We’re at #EUOceanWeek as discussions on an ambitious #EUOceanAct and the socio-economic benefits of #MPAs get underway.
A strong Ocean Act must move beyond coordination & ensure effective management, enforcement, & monitoring of MPAs to support a sustainable blue economy.
A strong Ocean Act must move beyond coordination & ensure effective management, enforcement, & monitoring of MPAs to support a sustainable blue economy.
September 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Mark Costello (Nord University): in 90% of studies, MPAs show positive impacts on fisheries. Fully protected areas help rebuild marine life, support food security, benefit fisheries, & empower coastal communities.
A strong #EUOceanAct needs to ensure MPA effective management.
A strong #EUOceanAct needs to ensure MPA effective management.
The EU often claims ocean leadership, but leaders don't just speak, they act.
An ambitious #EUOceanAct must move from words to action by creating exclusive coastal fishing zones, reserved for low-impact and small-scale fishers only.
Listen to Alexandra Cousteau📽️
#EUOceanWeek
An ambitious #EUOceanAct must move from words to action by creating exclusive coastal fishing zones, reserved for low-impact and small-scale fishers only.
Listen to Alexandra Cousteau📽️
#EUOceanWeek
September 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The EU often claims ocean leadership, but leaders don't just speak, they act.
An ambitious #EUOceanAct must move from words to action by creating exclusive coastal fishing zones, reserved for low-impact and small-scale fishers only.
Listen to Alexandra Cousteau📽️
#EUOceanWeek
An ambitious #EUOceanAct must move from words to action by creating exclusive coastal fishing zones, reserved for low-impact and small-scale fishers only.
Listen to Alexandra Cousteau📽️
#EUOceanWeek
NSAC Demands Fisheries Protection in Ocean Act
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#EUfishingnews #EUfishingindustry #fishingnews #commercialfishingnews #dailyfishingnews #NSAC #EUOceanAct
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#EUfishingnews #EUfishingindustry #fishingnews #commercialfishingnews #dailyfishingnews #NSAC #EUOceanAct
NSAC Demands Fisheries Protection in Ocean Act - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News
North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) urges EU Ocean Act to protect fisheries, food security and coastal communities in planning
thefishingdaily.com
August 25, 2026 at 10:48 AM
NSAC Demands Fisheries Protection in Ocean Act
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#EUfishingnews #EUfishingindustry #fishingnews #commercialfishingnews #dailyfishingnews #NSAC #EUOceanAct
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#EUfishingnews #EUfishingindustry #fishingnews #commercialfishingnews #dailyfishingnews #NSAC #EUOceanAct
📢 Calling for feedback from ocean stakeholders, experts and citizens!
@ec.europa.eu has launched a public call for evidence to help shape the #EUOceanAct, a proposed law set for adoption in 2026.
Deadline: 9 February 2026
@ec.europa.eu has launched a public call for evidence to help shape the #EUOceanAct, a proposed law set for adoption in 2026.
Deadline: 9 February 2026
EU seeks public input on new European Ocean Act
The EU invites public input on its ambitious European Ocean Act, designed to unify maritime policy while addressing climate and environmental goals. Deadline: February 2026.
www.brusselstimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:51 PM
📢 Calling for feedback from ocean stakeholders, experts and citizens!
@ec.europa.eu has launched a public call for evidence to help shape the #EUOceanAct, a proposed law set for adoption in 2026.
Deadline: 9 February 2026
@ec.europa.eu has launched a public call for evidence to help shape the #EUOceanAct, a proposed law set for adoption in 2026.
Deadline: 9 February 2026
🌊 Ireland needs an ambitious #EUOceanAct to secure a healthy, thriving ocean for all.
We've made a submission on this, urging that it becomes a legally binding Regulation with clear, timebound targets for ocean protection, restoration & sustainable use.
Have your say!
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
We've made a submission on this, urging that it becomes a legally binding Regulation with clear, timebound targets for ocean protection, restoration & sustainable use.
Have your say!
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
🌊 Ireland needs an ambitious #EUOceanAct to secure a healthy, thriving ocean for all.
We've made a submission on this, urging that it becomes a legally binding Regulation with clear, timebound targets for ocean protection, restoration & sustainable use.
Have your say!
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
We've made a submission on this, urging that it becomes a legally binding Regulation with clear, timebound targets for ocean protection, restoration & sustainable use.
Have your say!
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
#EUOceanAct conference
Camino Kavanagh: critical threats to subsea cables, ports and ships - but we need to focus on resilience - ie subsea cables with alternative redundancy built in, cyber security and a skilled work force is also important. These are all important for security resilience!
July 8, 2026 at 10:24 AM
#EUOceanAct conference
Second day of the Ocean Act Conference under the Irish Presidency, moderated by Karen Coleman! Talking about the marine #Science that we need to support #MarineLife! And I will highlight the work of the @emarineboard.bsky.social where relevant!
July 8, 2026 at 8:46 AM
As we start the second day of the 🇪🇺🇮🇪presidency’s #EUOceanAct conference: new @wwf.eu briefing finds the space needed for 🇪🇺 to meet offshore wind targets will occupy just 0.19% of EU seas by 2030, rising to only 0.58% by 2040. #nomarinespatialsqueeze 👇
www.wwf.eu?21139866/PR-...
www.wwf.eu?21139866/PR-...
July 8, 2026 at 8:43 AM
As we start the second day of the 🇪🇺🇮🇪presidency’s #EUOceanAct conference: new @wwf.eu briefing finds the space needed for 🇪🇺 to meet offshore wind targets will occupy just 0.19% of EU seas by 2030, rising to only 0.58% by 2040. #nomarinespatialsqueeze 👇
www.wwf.eu?21139866/PR-...
www.wwf.eu?21139866/PR-...
Thanks @sheilaheymans.bsky.social , actually I need to correct that figure! A new @wwf.eu briefing finds the space needed for 🇪🇺 to meet offshore wind targets will occupy just 0.19% of EU seas by 2030, rising to only 0.58% by 2040. #EUOceanAct #nomarinespatialsqueeze 👇
www.wwf.eu?21139866/PR-...
www.wwf.eu?21139866/PR-...
July 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Thanks @sheilaheymans.bsky.social , actually I need to correct that figure! A new @wwf.eu briefing finds the space needed for 🇪🇺 to meet offshore wind targets will occupy just 0.19% of EU seas by 2030, rising to only 0.58% by 2040. #EUOceanAct #nomarinespatialsqueeze 👇
www.wwf.eu?21139866/PR-...
www.wwf.eu?21139866/PR-...
French Minister for the Sea Catherine Chabaud: the #EUOceanAct should anchor the idea of a regenerative #BlueEconomy
July 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
French Minister for the Sea Catherine Chabaud: the #EUOceanAct should anchor the idea of a regenerative #BlueEconomy
Charlina Vitcheva, @ec.europa.eu DG for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, at the Irish Presidency’s #EUOceanAct 🇪🇺🌊📖 conference: funding for the #Ocean is included in the proposal for the next multiannual financial framework
July 7, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Charlina Vitcheva, @ec.europa.eu DG for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, at the Irish Presidency’s #EUOceanAct 🇪🇺🌊📖 conference: funding for the #Ocean is included in the proposal for the next multiannual financial framework
The EU Ocean Act Conference kicks off with powerful statements emphasizing the vital importance of the Ocean, the key role of multilat. cooperation in times of global polycrisis and the EU’s potential for contributing to coherent and effective ocean governance. @helcominfo.bsky.social #Ireland2026
July 7, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Nine more days to contribute to the public consultation as the Irish Presidency kicks off the #EUOceanAct 🇪🇺🌊📖 conference in #Wexford, #Ireland today 👇
To help shape the #EUOceanAct, a legislative proposal by end 2026 to support the #EUOceanPact🌊📜, @ec.europa.eu just launched a public consultation 👇
#EUHaveYourSay how 🇪🇺 should:
🎏 streamline EUOceanGovernance
🗺️ modernise #maritimespatialplanning
👁️ governance of #OceanEye
🌿protect marine environment
#EUHaveYourSay how 🇪🇺 should:
🎏 streamline EUOceanGovernance
🗺️ modernise #maritimespatialplanning
👁️ governance of #OceanEye
🌿protect marine environment
Commission launches public consultation on the European Ocean Act
Today, the Commission launched a public consultation to help shape the European Ocean Act, a key legislative proposal under the European Ocean Pact, set for adoption in 2026.
oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu
July 7, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Nine more days to contribute to the public consultation as the Irish Presidency kicks off the #EUOceanAct 🇪🇺🌊📖 conference in #Wexford, #Ireland today 👇