Building on the success of the first fish in Poland to be awarded an EU food quality label, the Polish group Carp Valley has turned a centuries-old carp-farming tradition into a powerful brand that has become a source of both pride and economic benefits to the local community.
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The European Commission released the 2025 annual economic report on the European Union fishing fleet , projecting operating profits of €567 million for the EU fleet in 2025.
A continent-wide network monitoring ocean conditions in real time is shaping fisheries policy and driving sustainable investment in Europe’s blue economy.
Where does Europe’s blue economy stand today, and how are we identifying its main challenges and trends?
Between 15 and 16 October 2025 Lomé, Togo became the beating heart of Africa’s blue economy at the third edition of BlueInvest Africa. The matchmaking event transformed the city into a hotspot of innovation, where entrepreneurs met investors, stories met strategy, and passion met possibility.
The European Commission, along with the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, convened the EU algae industry in Berlin for the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit, starting today. Attended by Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, the meeting aims to support the EU algae sector
In the French region of Brittany, a pioneering project is transforming undersized mussels, once considered waste, into valuable green energy through methanisation. This process produces methane gas, a renewable energy, from organic materials.
In response to evolving labour market dynamics and the need to ensure a skilled and adaptable workforce, the European Commission has published a study to map the current skills landscape and identify future needs.
Call for expression of interest: Establishment of the EU Blue Economy Observatory Community of Practice (CoP)
The countdown to BlueInvest Africa 2025 is on – and momentum is building fast. On 15-16 October, Lomé, Togo, will host the EU’s flagship business event dedicated to accelerating sustainable blue economy and innovation in Africa. 24 selected start-ups are preparing to pitch their solutions
