The ocean shapes our economies, our food systems, even the air we breathe. To better protect our ocean, the Commission has adopted a European Ocean Pact, which will help to promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas.
This Ocean Pact brings together EU ocean policies under one single and coordinated framework. It will do so through a collaborative approach between EU countries, regions, and stakeholders, including fishers, innovators, investors, scientists, and civil society. Six priority areas for action will define this work-

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Ocean Pact to protect marine life and strengthen blue economy
Commission adopts Ocean Pact to protect marine life and strengthen blue economy.
European Commission/AICEP
06th Jun 2025