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"No water, no life; no blue, no green" (Sylvia Earle - oceanographer)

The EU Blue Economy Observatory monitors and analyses economic activities related to oceans, seas, and coasts. Blue Economy plays a crucial role in harnessing the potential of our oceans while ensuring long term health and sustainability of the marine environment.

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Dashboard

Dive into data and charts that show the economic indicators used for the established sectors in the EU Blue Economy report

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Energy transition

The sustainable growth of a blue economy depends on the switch from high-carbon to low-carbon energy.
The Energy Transition Partnership aims to advance this transition in fisheries and aquaculture.

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EU Blue Economy Maps

Maps of the following sectors: Coastal Tourism, Marine Living Resources, Marine non-living Resources, Port Activities, Shipbuilding and Repair, Maritime Transport and Marine Renewable Energy.

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EU Blue Economy Sectors

EU Blue Economy includes all sectoral and cross-sectoral economic activities based on or related to the oceans, seas and coasts: Marine-based activities and Marine-related activities.

National Profiles

Explore how each country is harnessing the potential of their coastal and marine resources in this comprehensive overview of the National profiles of the EU member states on the blue economy.

News on the Blue Economy

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