Abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) is recognised as the most harmful form of marine plastic litter. If left unmanaged, ALDFG can threaten food security, livelihoods, and human health. This report provides an overview of the status of...
This Study comes after a long series of studies that have attempted to define and measure the blue economy in the EU. These have provided some qualitative information, but they largely reinforced what was already known from the first 2009 study...
This Staff Working Document (SWD) presents the results of the interim evaluation of the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) for the sustainable development of EU Aquaculture. It is based on an independent evaluation report prepared by external...
This study analyses the effects of COVID-19 on the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors from March to December 2020. It gives an overview of the main effects experienced at EU level and develops eight case studies (Spain, Denmark, France, Italy...
This report supports the implementation of the Strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture for the period 2021 to 2030. It also outlines the Research and innovation needed to develop zero-carbon and low-impact...
The Multi-Use in European Seas (“MUSES”) EU-funded project builds on existing knowledge to explore the real opportunities for Multi-Use (“MU”) in Europe, including the scope for innovation and Blue Growth potential, and to present practical solutions...