EU, US, Canada launch Atlantic Ocean research alliance2013-05-24
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 May 2013 The European Union, the United States and Canada today agreed to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research. The agreement focuses on aligning the ocean observation efforts of the three partners.

Marine research in the European Union and the Atlantic2013-05-24
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 May 2013 The European Union, the United States and Canada today signed the "Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation" with the aim of furthering research into the workings of the Atlantic Ocean and its interaction with the Arctic.

Speech: Success All Year Round: Challenges and Opportunities for Maritime and Coastal Tourism2013-05-21
Description:European Commission Maria Damanaki European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Speech: European Maritime Day/Valetta 21 May 2013 Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to this year's edition of European Maritime Day.

A European Maritime Day on sustainable maritime tourism and connectivity2013-05-17
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2013 Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism are the focus themes of this year's edition of European Maritime Day. For two days in Valletta, Malta, experts from all maritime sectors and from all over Europe will discuss how to drive the tourism industry...

Commission announces possible measures against the Faroe Islands over herring fisheries2013-05-17
Description:European Press release Brussels, 17 May 2013 Commission The European Commission has notified the fisheries authorities of the Faroe Islands of its intention to adopt measures in support of the sustainability of herring fisheries shared with the Faroe Islands.

Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki regarding Arctic Council decision on EU's observer status2013-05-15
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 15 May 2013 Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and EU Commissioner for maritime affairs and fisheries, Maria Damanaki made today the following statement: "The EU welcomes the Arctic Council's decision on the EU's application for permanent observership.

European Commission unveils maritime strategy for the Atlantic2013-05-13
Description:Press release Brussels, 13 May 2013 European Commission The European Commission has today adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. The Action Plan follows from the Atlantic Strategy the Commission adopted in 2011 (see IP/11/1456).

MEMO: Action Plan for the Atlantic Ocean area2013-05-13
Description:European Commission Brussels, 13 May 2013 MEMO What does the Action Plan contain? The Action Plan contains four overarching priorities: 1. Promote entrepreneurship and innovation; 2. Protect, secure and enhance the marine and coastal environment; 3. Improve accessibility and connectivity; 4.

Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 13-14 May 20132013-05-08
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 8 May 2013 The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting of May will take place in Brussels on 13th and 14th May 2013, under the presidency of Mr Simon Coveney, Irish Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Commission calls for cooperation to boost sustainable aquaculture in Europe2013-04-29
Description:European Press release Brussels, 29 April 2013 Commission To boost the development of EU aquaculture, the European Commission has issued strategic guidelines, thereby cooperating with Member States and stakeholders in overcoming the challenges facing the sector.