The incessant and growing delivery of litter to our oceans represents one of the most significant forms of marine pollution and has become critical to global sustainability as it affects marine ecosystems and human health. Litter enters the marine environment from land areas, rivers and from sea-based sources and the coastal and ocean circulation turns it into a transboundary issue...
The 1st ASC (Atlantic Steering Committee) Meeting, the first one held under the Irish Presidency, took place on February 18th in an online mode. The meeting was attended by the Atlantic Committee members and guests.
The Irish Presidency opened the meeting by presenting its goals and priorities for the year 2025, setting the stage for discussions on key strategic initiatives...
The MAPAFISH Med project set out to improve the available scientific knowledge on MPAs and their characteristics in the EU Mediterranean and Black Sea, to generate an overview of the fishing activities in and around MPAs, and to enhance our understanding of how fishing activities respond to MPA implementation.
To achieve these goals, a large-scale assessment of MPAs was carried...
Ireland’s 2025 Presidency of the EU Atlantic Strategy: Strengthening Cooperation for a Sustainable Future
Dear Atlantic Strategy community, with great pride, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the EU Atlantic Strategy for 2025, where we are committed to driving forward an ambitious and inclusive agenda which can strengthen cooperation among Atlantic Member States and deliver tangible benefits for our...
AquaWind is a European project, funded by the EMFAF programme, which aims to achieve a practical demonstration of a multi-use (MU) integrated solution offshore renewable energy and aquaculture thanks to the efforts of a multidisciplinary stakeholders’ consortia including R&D centres, companies, a regional authority, and a maritime cluster from three EU members states (FR, ES, PT) in the Atlantic basin...
FISATUR Project has been selected in 2023 as the latest Atlantic flagship projects and within a short term turned into an Atlantic success story. At its heart is to support coastal regions in its proper economic growth and resilience.
This goal is being achieved through the integration and promotion of Atlantic tourist products and services related to fishing, aquaculture and...
Welcome to the 2024 Implementation Report of the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0
In 2024, France chaired the Atlantic Strategic Committee (ASC) in accordance with the rotating presidency between the EU Member States of the Atlantic Maritime Strategy. The Atlantic area accounts for more than a third of the gross added value of the EU's blue economy, and the Atlantic Member...
It is a great honor for Ireland to assume the Presidency of the EU Atlantic Strategy for 2025. As custodians of this important initiative, our Presidency will be guided by the principles of collaboration and community. We are committed to continuing the spirit of inclusivity within our sea basin strategy, to support the Atlantic region as a sustainable, resilient, and...
The BlueBioTechpreneurs project has launched a dedicated student community group on BlueBioMatch – the blue bioeconomy hub. The group, called WaveMakers • Early Careers Exchange & Talent Hub, can be found on the registration page of BlueBioMatch under How to register | BlueBioMatch.
Who can join?
While the project primarily focuses on the Atlantic, Baltic, North Sea, and ORs, this...
The Portuguese Atlantic-WestMED Sea Basin Strategy national event took place on December 16, 2024, at the Hydrographic Institute in Lisbon and online. It brought together more than 60 participants from public and private sectors who joined in person and online.
The event focused on fostering innovation, promoting sustainability, and enhancing interregional collaboration across maritime sectors, bringing together experts and policymakers...