Europe’s sea basins face shared challenges that call for coordinated action across regions. In response, the European Union supports a set of sea-basin strategies - including the Atlantic Maritime Strategy, the WestMED initiative, the Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea, and the Greater North Sea Basin Initiative - providing a framework for cooperation among countries, sectors, and stakeholders.
This new video highlights how these strategies are strengthening collaboration, aligning priorities, and translating them into concrete actions.
- In the Atlantic, the AquaWind project combines aquaculture with offshore renewable energy.
- In the Black Sea, the BlackNETs project tackles marine pollution.
- In the North Sea, basin-level cooperation helps optimise shared sea space.
- In the WestMED region, the 2B-BLUE project fosters innovation in blue biotechnology.
From protecting marine ecosystems to supporting coastal communities, these initiatives demonstrate a shared commitment to responsible ocean management and long-term resilience.