European Atlas of the Seas | European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet)

About the Atlas

The European Atlas of the Seas provides information about Europe’s marine environment, covering topics such as nature, tourism, security, energy, passenger transport, sea bottom, sea level rise, fish consumption, and much more.

Users can benefit from an enriched catalogue with more than 270 map layers to explore, collate and create their own marine and coastal maps. These maps can be printed, shared and embedded in articles or presentations. The Atlas is the ideal tool for schools, researchers and professionals, or anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge.

This map shows the position of ferrybox in our seas and ocean worldwide.

24 official languages of the European Union

It aims to raise awareness of Europe's seas and coasts in the context of the EU's integrated maritime policy. To improve accessibility to all EU citizens, the Atlas is available in the 24 official languages of the European Union.

Map of the Week

Each week, on this website, we put the spotlight on a new map worth exploring. Take a moment to tune in and enhance your marine knowledge!

News

News article | 25 Feb 2022

Map of the Week – European Atlas of the Seas Ambassadors

The Map of the Week shows the 24 European Atlas of the Seas Ambassadors. For each language, the Atlas has an ambassador who explained, during a communication campaign which ran from September 2020 to September 2021, why the ocean is important and why we should all care for the ocean and seas.

News article | 18 Feb 2022

Map of the Week – Aquaculture

The Map of the Week shows aquaculture production by country in Europe from 2008 onwards. Aquaculture production refers to the farming of aquatic (freshwater or saltwater) organisms for human use or consumption, under controlled conditions.

News article | 11 Feb 2022

Map of the Week – Education – Cities and greater cities

The Map of the Week shows the number of students in higher education in the cities in Europe.

News article | 04 Feb 2022

Map of the Week – Integrated Coastal Zone Management

The Map of the Week presents information on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) projects across Europe. ICZM is a process for the management of the coast using an integrated approach, regarding all aspects of the coastal zone, including geographical and political boundaries. This allows for an assessment and adaptation to the risks and impacts of climate change and helps to promote sustainable solutions to coastal management practices.

News article | 28 Jan 2022

Map of the Week – Schools, Youth and the Ocean

The Map of the Week shows members of the Network of European Blue Schools and Young Ocean Advocates who are all members of the EU4Ocean Coalition dedicated to Ocean Literacy.

News article | 21 Jan 2022

Map of the Week – Marine installations

The Map of the Week shows different marine research infrastructures across Europe, including research vessels and embarkable equipment, on-land and offshore research and test facilities in the physical, biological and chemical domain as well as numerous remote and in-situ observation facilities.

News article | 14 Jan 2022

Map of the Week – Global sea surface temperature regional trend

The Map of the Week shows global sea surface temperature regional trend. Sea surface temperature is one of the Essential Climate Variables, defined by the Global Climate Observing System, required for monitoring and characterizing the state of the global climate.

News article | 07 Jan 2022

Map of the Week – Regional Sea Conventions

The Map of the Week shows the maritime regions covered by the Regional Sea Conventions (Helsinki Convention, Barcelona Convention, Bucharest Convention and OSPAR Convention) on the protection of the marine environment.

News article | 17 Dec 2021

Map of the Week – Seabed substrates

The Map of the Week shows the seabed substrates of the European marine region.

News article | 10 Dec 2021

Map of the Week – The EU4Ocean Coalition and Ocean Literacy

The Map of the Week shows the members of the EU4Ocean Coalition including Platform members, Young Ocean Advocates and European Blue Schools. The EU4Ocean Coalition brings together diverse organisations, projects, schools and people who contribute to ocean literacy and the sustainable management of the ocean in Europe and beyond.