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Licensing Toolkit Purpose of this toolkit General considerations and learning Country-specific licensing processes General process of applying for a seaweed farm licence Each country has their unique licensing process

Licensing Toolkit Purpose of this toolkit General considerations and learning Country-specific licensing processes Toolkit overview Starting a seaweed farm is likely the start of one of the most fulfilling parts of.

Aquaculture production has been growing at a very slow pace in the EU over the last few years, due, among other things, to cumbersome licencing procedures, increasing global competition, and saturation of areas where farming is viable. All of these barriers call for a sustainable intensification of...

On 17 February 2023, the first Annual Forum of the European Union (EU) Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030” brought together stakeholders in Brussels and online to take stock of the first year of implementation of the Mission, showcasing the first portfolio of projects and actions to...

Following the EMODnet portal centralisation earlier this year, we would like to invite to attend the EMODnet Public Webinar: "EMODnet Centralisation: One Ocean, One EMODnet" taking place on Thursday, 16 February 2023, 15:30-17:00 (CET).During the webinar we will introduce you to all the new Features...

This week, the 5th International Congress on Marine Protected Areas (IMPAC5) took place in Vancouver (Canada), bringing together ocean conservation experts to chart a path to protect 30% of the global ocean by 2030. The congress’ goal was to provide a forum for the global community of marine...

World Wetlands Day is celebrated all over the world on February 2 and is dedicated to lagoons, ponds, lakes, marshes, resurgences [1]. These are the wetlands, key areas for biodiversity that provide vital ecosystem services to society. They are important water reserves and help defend communities...

This week saw the organisation of the International Day of Education on 24 January. Adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in 2018, this day highlights the role education has towards peace and development. According to the UN, about 244 million children and adolescents around the...

Event detailsWhen: Wednesday 22 March 2023, World Water DayWho: the event is organised by the EU4Ocean partners, led by EMSEA, the municipality of Den Helder, Primary school: Jac P Thijsseschool ( first certified Blue School in Europe), Secondary school: Scholen aan Zee (first secondary Blue School.