Ocean explores the themes of pollution and marine life, the blue economy, sustainable fishing, aquaculture, climate change, ocean energy and more. We also look at the policies and projects designed to protect our seas.

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How Atlantic islands are proving tourism can help the ocean

In partnership with the European Commission

From underwater archaeology to whale-watching tours led by actual scientists, Europe’s Atlantic islands demonstrate how tourism can protect rather than destroy natural and cultural heritage of the ocean.

29/07/2025

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Mauritania pushes for sustainable fishing with EU support

In partnership with the European Commission

In Mauritania and across North-West Africa, fish is essential. It provides food and jobs for countless people. But this natural resource is under threat. What must be done to protect it, and how can Europe play a part?

24/06/2025

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Europe turns to offshore wind for energy and economic security

In partnership with the European Commission

Offshore wind is no longer just a clean energy option — it’s fast becoming one of Europe’s key strategies for energy independence. With the EU planning to ramp up offshore wind capacity, the sector faces a challenge: how to scale up wind farms sustainably while keeping costs down?

27/05/2025

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Industries find hidden worth in oyster shells and old fishing nets

In partnership with the European Commission

From France’s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure.

29/04/2025

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Former inmates find a fresh start in Europe’s blue economy

In partnership with the European Commission

A pioneering project is connecting young prison inmates with jobs in Europe’s growing marine industries, offering a win-win solution to two pressing challenges: worker shortages in the blue economy and employment barriers for former offenders.

25/03/2025

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Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals

In partnership with the European Commission

Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it?

25/02/2025

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Can smarter fishing gear protect marine life and keep fishers afloat?

In partnership with the European Commission

Industrial fisheries unintentionally kill thousands of marine animals every year. Can new technology help solve this problem?

28/01/2025

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Hooked on salmon: EU-backed efforts to protect Sweden's threatened wild species

In partnership with the European Commission

After decades of decline rivers in northern Sweden are once again a thriving environment for threatened salmon. But the species remains vulnerable and the EU is supporting local efforts to sustain wild populations.

17/12/2024

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Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe excels in ocean tech innovation but struggles with venture funding. An EU initiative aims to change that by helping startups gain investors' trust—from Italy's underwater WiFi to Portugal's fish-powered farms.

26/11/2024

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Fish and microchips: how AI can help Europe's fishers and protect the seas

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-backed project aims to deploy catch scanners using AI on fishing boats to identify fish species, size, and weight. The aim is to help fishers comply with strict regulations and protect stocks.

29/10/2024

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Digital Twin of the Ocean: Europe’s game-changer for sustainable seas

In partnership with the European Commission

Our understanding of the world's oceans is set for a quantum leap thanks to artificial intelligence and digital technologies. At the forefront of this revolution is a the EU-funded Digital Twin of the Ocean project.

24/09/2024

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Marine heatwaves 'spreading like wildfires,' warn experts

In partnership with the European Commission

The research team from the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute has invited us to witness the devastating impact of these heatwaves on fragile underwater ecosystems.

27/08/2024

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Jellyfish: if you can’t beat them, eat them?

In partnership with the European Commission

While jellyfish blooms can be problematic, researchers believe a sustainable use for this gelatinous plankton can be found.

30/07/2024

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Scientific work with fishers shaping future of Malta's marine sector

In partnership with the European Commission

The fishing sector accounts for just 1% of Malta's GDP and employs 1000 fishers. But with fishing deeply linked to the nation's identity, collaboration between Maltese fishers and scientists is helping to shape the growth of the fishing sector and future of Malta's marine ecosystem.

25/06/2024

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Seaweed farming: a new lifeline for fishers facing declining catches

In partnership with the European Commission

Seaweed has long been considered a healthy and enriching delicacy in many cultures. But with fish stocks under pressure it's becoming an important alternative source of revenue to traditional fishing and aquaculture in Europe.

28/05/2024

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Understanding hake's remarkable recovery in the Atlantic

In partnership with the European Commission

The hake population in the waters of Northwestern Europe has recovered spectacularly over the past 20 years. What's behind this remarkable rebound and how might this success story be repeated elsewhere?

30/04/2024

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High Seas Treaty paves the way for ocean protection

In partnership with the European Commission

Just 1 per cent of the high seas are protected — a far cry from the global goal to safeguard 30 per cent of our oceans and seas by 2030. A year on from the High Seas Agreement wrap-up at the United Nations, are we making progress towards protecting ocean life from expanding high-sea industries?

26/03/2024

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Net gains: how Pacific Island states are securing the future of tuna

In partnership with the European Commission

The largest tuna fishery in the world is also the most sustainable. How do the small island states of the Pacific prevent overfishing, develop their economies, and prepare for the imminent effects of climate change? Our report from the Marshall Islands.

05/03/2024

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Riding the wave to a greener future: Is ocean power the solution?

In partnership with the European Commission

Leaders in the renewable energy sector tell Euronews Correspondent Denis Loctier how Europe can make better use of its surrounding waters to generate a reliable and sustainable source of electricity.

30/01/2024

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Could changing our perception of sharks help save Europe's oceans?

In partnership with the European Commission

Sharks in Europe's seas are silently struggling to survive. We meet the researchers and volunteers working to change perspectives and protect marine life.

19/12/2023