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OCEAN HEALTH: MONEY WELL SPENT

As we approach the end of this financial period and debate the shape of the next one, here is an overview of what is being done with the share of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund that is not divided up among EU countries but is devoted...

OCEAN HEALTH: THE RESULTS IN A NUTSHELL

Read the results in detail in the brochure:

24 OCTOBER 2018
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Result #1 - The Space Network
We have built a unique, Europe-wide network of maritime spatial plans – not just through a directive, but also through cooperation.

Result #2 - The Coastguard Network
We have built a network of European coastguards and are interlinking maritime authorities for more safety and security – and against marine pollution, illegal fishing, arms and drug smuggling, human trafficking.

Result #3 - Marine Knowledge for All
With 150 partners we have built a unique data base of marine data. The new knowledge has a wide spectrum of applications in science, business and innovation – at a fraction of the cost of similar, satellite based observation systems.

Result #4 - Sea-basin cooperation
Through our assistance mechanisms we have enabled the countries around each sea basin to develop thousands of new projects in a collaborative way.

Result #5 - A Healthier Marine environment

We are working to maintain biodiversity.

Result #6 - Leading Blue Growth
Our support to promising industries has produced amazing new projects that open the way for a sustainable blue economy.

Result #7 - The Jobs of the Future
We have built a Europe-wide maritime skills platform and piloted new learning processes to trigger new maritime skills and qualifications.

Result #8 - Citizens outreach
We have put the blue economy on the map.

Result #9 - The Global Commitment
We have put ocean health on the map.