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A European Ocean Observation Initiative builds on the Ocean Pact, the European Commission proposes an objective-driven approach that responds to societal needs.

Innovative educational materials that support careers in underwater blue tecs have been developed by uBlueTec. The project is coordinated by the University of Aix-Marseille and backed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund.

The EU4Algae Co-Creation Programme invites schools to help design and test an innovative Schools Toolkit, introducing children aged 3–15 to algae through science, environmental education, art and food-related activities.

A new ‘Cable Security Toolbox’ and projects worth €347 million has been adopted by the European Commission, with the aim of improving the security of submarine data cables. Commission en direct brings a summary of this latest initiative.

Denmark's largest fishing port, the Port of Skagen, is shifting to cleaner energy. With EU support, the port is moving away from diesel-powered generators and installing fully electric power coming from shore for the energy-intensive unloading process of large pelagic vessels.

The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals with co-funding of up to €1.7 million to facilitate sea basin cooperation on Maritime Spatial Planning in the European Union.

The fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa lands in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2026 - and the call for pitchers is now open until 13 February 2026.

The 'Have your say' initiative comes from the European Ocean Act, which aims to strengthen and modernise maritime spatial planning as a strategic tool that serves and implements the European Ocean Pact’s priorities.

The call is out for events to be submitted to the European Maritime Day In My Country 2026, which will take place all over Europe from 1 April until 31 October 2026.