Responsibilities
The Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) leads the implementation of the EU's ocean related policies in the EU and worldwide, including the sustainable management of marine biological resources, international ocean governance and ocean observation, as outlined in the European Ocean Pact. DG MARE implements the common fisheries policy and ensures that it is fit for purpose. This contributes to Europe’s food security and healthy marine ecosystems. A key aim is to ensure a healthy ocean, sustainable fisheries, a competitive sustainable blue economy, and vibrant coastal communities across Europe.
Leadership and organisation
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.
Contact
Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
- Name
- Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
- Phone number
- +32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)
- Postal address
European Commission Rue Belliard 28 / Belliardstraat 28
1049 Bruxelles/Brussel
Belgium
Plans and reports
The Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actions
How departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year period
Department forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current year
Department achievements, resources used during previous year


