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