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Coastline near Cinque Terre, Italy.

EU seeks input on marine rules after environmental targets missed

The European Commission says changes are needed after an evaluation found EU seas remain under pressure from pollution and biodiversity loss.

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NORA says restoration projects across Europe have reported difficulty in sourcing European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis).

Consultation opens on scaling hatchery production for native oyster restoration

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La Sociedad Comercial Agrícola y Forestal Quimeyco Limitada is the owner of the “Piscicultura Quimeyco” project.

Chile sanctions the 'Quimeyco Fish Farming Project' for environmental violations

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€2.7 trillion sector employed 17.1 million people in 2023, roughly 8% of the EU workforce.

"Huge potential to scale up": EU unveils new bioeconomy strategy

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SeaForester Group, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), and Kongsberg Discovery

New partnership aims to bring Europe’s disappearing kelp forests back to life

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Image of the buoy installation work

Catalonia installs new oceanographic buoys to enhance marine management

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Fishing boats moored in Ponza, Italy.

Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea falls to decade low as aquaculture expands, FAO report shows

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Aquaculture feed.

Aquaculture sector could cut phosphorus discharge by up to 90% with new feed approach

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FAO says global fish output will reach 197m tonnes in 2025, as aquaculture drives growth

FAO says global fish output will reach 197m tonnes in 2025, as aquaculture drives growth

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Norwegian researchers are collaborating with aquaculture companies such as Grieg Seafood through the FHF-funded JellySafe project to develop early-warning systems and protective measures. Pictured: Researcher Marius Andersen of SINTEF Ocean.

Fishermen in North-East Atlantic urged to report sightings of deadly "pearl chain" jellyfish

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Detail view and background of used fishing nets.

Norway launches new action plan to tackle marine litter and ghost gear

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Humpback whales in the Atlantic Ocean.

High Seas Treaty wins 2025 Earthshot Prize for ocean protection

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Akvaplan-niva AS is a research and consulting company in the NIVA group (Norwegian Institute for Water Research).

New Norwegian project to assess aquaculture impacts at water area level

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Lobster pots at Conwy Harbour, North Wales.

Welsh seafood industry asked to share carbon emissions data in bid for net zero

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"Combining physical, biogeochemical, and biological observations is essential to understand, monitor, and predict changes in the ocean," the organisations said.

New partnership to connect marine life data with global ocean monitoring

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Cod fry and saithe fry swim around the artificial reefs covered with kelp.

Kelp recovery in record time on Norway's northern coast

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This phenomenon affects the balance of coastal ecosystems.

Virus in the Mediterranean are disappearing due to climate change, research alerts

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Fishing boat in Lofoten, Norway.

From deck to data: Norwegian fishing fleet to help monitor the sea

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Fishing boat on the Baltic Sea.

EU agrees new 2026 catch limits to protect Baltic Sea fish stocks - but does it go far enough?

Ostrea edulis reefs in Connemara. Pilot restoration sites will be established at a variety of coastal sites in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

€1.5m project aims to restore Ireland's coasts, one oyster reef at a time

Seaweed spores' sprayed stone of SeaForester, thriving on the seabed.

Kelp forest restoration company raises USD 1.9 million to scale ocean reforestation

University of Aberdeen researcher Dr Victoria Sleight and Dr Tom Ashton of NativeAqua.

"Small underwater miracles": researchers launch genetic study to boost UK’s native oyster stocks

Salmones Camanchaca processing plant.

Three strategic facilities of Salmones Camanchaca certified Zero Waste

The projects "demonstrate Europe’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth while protecting its marine ecosystems," according to the EU Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.

EU launches €5.7 million programme to boost algae farming and "blue innovation"

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