The ocean is changing at an alarming rate, with direct consequences for marine life, coastlines and communities around the world. This is the main conclusion of the tenth report on the state of the ocean, published by the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service, the EU’s Earth observation programme. The report goes back to 1960 and […]
The European Commission proposes to simplify funding for fisheries and aquaculture
The European Commission has proposed a specific amendment to the Regulation on the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) to facilitate access to funding for fishermen and aquaculture producers across the EU. The changes are designed to cut red tape, support the sector’s energy transition and strengthen the resilience of coastal communities. The proposal […]