The second edition of the European Ocean Days 2025 will take place on 3-7 March 2025, in Brussels, bringing together experts, policymakers, and ocean advocates to address key marine and maritime challenges. This event will provide a platform for in-depth discussions on the sustainable blue economy, fisheries science, the European Union (EU) Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’ actions, blue investments, and engagement with key stakeholders, including youth. As Europe strengthens its collective response to growing pressures on ocean health and works toward resilient and thriving ocean and coastal areas, promoting the blue economy, this year’s Ocean Days will play a pivotal role in shaping the European Ocean Pact — an initiative designed to ensure coherence across all EU ocean-related policies.
Regional engagement and cooperation are key to shaping the future of the ocean, and the European Ocean Days 2025 will highlight these priorities. On 4 March, the third Annual Forum of the EU Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters will take stock of the Mission’s progress and major achievements, mobilise relevant actors around key deliverables, and discuss the strategic steps needed to reach the 2030 targets. A crucial part of the Mission is the joint effort of area-based Mission Actions—initiatives aligned with the Mission’s goal to protect and restore ocean and water health through research and innovation, citizen engagement, and blue investments. Explore the map of this week to discover pledged Mission Actions, providing insights into ongoing efforts. Click on each lighthouse symbol to learn more about specific initiatives. Have a look at the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet)’s action in the map which mentions the European Atlas of the Seas! Did you know that the European Atlas of the Seas is powered by EMODnet?
Wish to know more and get involved?
Learn more about the European Ocean Days 2025. Will you be there? Engage with experts, policymakers, and other citizen initiatives to drive meaningful change and ensure the health and resilience of the ocean. Are you interested but not able to come? Watch the events online by clicking on ‘Livestreaming’ on the dedicated webpage!
Find out about the first Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Costas Kadis that will take place on 3 March at the ‘Young Voices for the Ocean’ event which will bring together young people, experts, and policymakers to discuss how youth can drive changes in ocean governance and the blue economy. The future of the ocean depends significantly on the next generation, making it crucial to include young voices in shaping ocean policies.
Members of the EU4Ocean Coalition, including members of the Youth4Ocean Forum, will be present at the ‘Young Voices for the Ocean’ event. If you are attending the event, make sure to visit the Ocean Literacy Island and speak with them! Discover what they do and how you can join them! Watch the EU4Ocean Coalition website for upcoming activities!
Join the Mission Charter by submitting actions that contribute to achieving the Mission's objectives for restoring our ocean and waters.
Read EMODnet’s positive feedback on the call for evidence for the European Oceans Pact. As the in situ marine data service of the European Commission, EMODnet provides open and free access to marine knowledge spanning the marine environment and human activities at sea, at pan-European scale.
The data in the map are provided by the European Commission.