Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

Responsibilities

The Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) develops and carries out the Commission's policies on:

Oceans and fisheries website

The Directorate-General works to:

• ensure that the ocean resources are used sustainably and that coastal communities and the fishing sector have a prosperous future
• promote maritime policies and stimulate a sustainable blue economy
• promote ocean governance at international level

Transparency

As part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives.
Meetings of the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries