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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 19h

🔍Want to know more? Our latest policy brief with @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social & @clienteartheur.bsky.social explores the mismatch between EU fisheries funding & its environmental and social goals.
Check it out here 🔗 seas-at-risk.org/publications...

Policy brief: Misalignment of EMFAF operational programmes with EU environmental and social objectives (2021-2027) - Seas At Risk

The European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) is an EU fund developed to support the roll-out of fisheries and biodiversity polices across European seas. Despite being the EU’s smallest...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 19h

“We want a sustainable and low-impact fisheries sector, but one that’s economically viable without public support. For this we really need a #JustTransition.” Our Executive Director Monica Verbeek calls for better use of EU funds during our #EUOceanWeek event on the EU's multi-annual budget. 💶
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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 8d

📢NGOs launch guide to successfully address bycatch of sensitive species in the EU and call for bolder action 🐬🦈
Trends are worsening, populations are at risk, yet attention is declining. It’s time to #RethinkFisheries!
👉 seas-at-risk.org/press-releas... #EndBycatch #EUBiodiversity #EUOceanWeek

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 14d

Ocean Week is brought to you by: @seasatrisk.bsky.social, @surfridereurope.bsky.social, @clientearth.bsky.social, @oceanaeurope.bsky.social, @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social, and @wwf.eu

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 14d

🌊 Ocean Week is back with a 💥 bang 💥 to bring you a week packed with marine events, ideas and action in Brussels and beyond!

👀Wanna know where you can find us? Check out our website for all the events and details 👇

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#OceanWeek #OceanWeek2025

Ocean Week 2025 - Seas At Risk

Ocean Week 2025 is making waves! From 13 – 19 October, Brussels (and beyond) will be buzzing with an array of ocean-themed events. From policy panel discussions to beach clean ups, there is something ...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 15d

Are you a ✨government✨? Check out our position paper – there’s so much to read and so much to do! seas-at-risk.org/publications...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 15d

POV: You’re a government 🎩

More energy? ✅
Less climate chaos? ✅
Seas under pressure? 😬

Don’t panic! Our new video breaks down the dos & don’ts of offshore energy planning.

📽️⚡ Watch now: youtu.be/8k5XnqI-mfc

#OffshoreRenewables #JustTransition #MPAs #ClimateAction

Dos and Don'ts - Nature-inclusive offshore renewables series

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 22d

⚡Want to learn more about initiatives across the EU? Read our position paper: seas-at-risk.org/publications...

Powering the future, preserving the ocean: A vision for nature-inclusive offshore renewables - Seas At Risk

In 2021, the EU adopted the Climate Law, pledging to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Since then, a changing geopolitical landscape has pushed the EU to raise climate ambition. As offshore renewabl...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 22d

What if we could tackle #ClimateChange, boost #Biodiversity & spread new knowledge across the EU?

The #RichNorthSea project is experimenting with biodiversity by planting reefs around #OffshoreWind sites - then sharing what works!

Clean power & healthy seas for all 🙌

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Problems - Nature-inclusive offshore renewables series

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · 23d

⚡Want to learn more about initiatives across the EU? Read our position paper: seas-at-risk.org/publications...

Powering the future, preserving the ocean: A vision for nature-inclusive offshore renewables - Seas At Risk

In 2021, the EU adopted the Climate Law, pledging to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Since then, a changing geopolitical landscape has pushed the EU to raise climate ambition. As offshore renewabl...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Sep 10

🫂⚡The wind and sea are shared resources, so communities should be at the core of the #EnergyTransition.
The @ec.europa.eu's upcoming #CitizenEnergyPackage must address this and break down barriers to public participation.

Let’s make people- & planet-first renewables a reality: youtu.be/9XbHHIORbQo

Catching the Wind - Nature-inclusive offshore renewables series

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Aug 1

🌊 On #MPADay, let's remember that most EU MPAs still allow destructive fishing like #BottomTrawling. Real protection means banning harmful practices and ensuring our marine ecosystems can thrive. 🌍🐠 #ProtectedMeansProtected

a painting of a seaweed forest with fish swimming around

ALT: a painting of a seaweed forest with fish swimming around

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jul 28

🌊 Deep-sea mining is still on hold - but so is reform.

#ISBA30 saw some steps forward but vital progress was blocked on transparency, safeguards & environmental governance.

✅ No Mining Code
❌ No reform
🌍 38 countries now back a moratorium

Read our take: 🔗 seas-at-risk.org/general-news...

Global deep-sea mining talks yield mixed verdict: No mining for now but no reform either - Seas At Risk

As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded its July 2025 Council and Assembly meetings in Kingston, one clear message stood out: deep-sea mining in international waters remains off limits –...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jul 24

Good news from Ireland! ☘️
There's growing momentum to restrict #BottomTrawling, but still a long way to go as the EU continues to allow the seabed to be bulldozed in 'protected' areas. Protection on paper alone isn't enough - real protection means banning bottom trawling in #MarineProtectedAreas.

irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social · Jul 22

We welcome the announcement made today on the long overdue 6nm trawling ban. However, there needs to be further clarity on how these measures will be implemented, specifically the 2,000 tonne total allowable catch limit proposed for larger boats from October this year

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Press Release: The Irish Wildlife Trust welcomes the announcement of large vessel trawling restrictions in the 6nm zone - Irish Wildlife Trust

The Irish Wildlife Trust welcomes the announcement of large vessel trawling restrictions in Ireland’s 6nm zone IWT Press Release 22rd July 2025 The Irish Wildlife Trust welcomes the announcement mad...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jul 11

👋 Are you passionate about bringing the plight of the ocean closer to people and politics? 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝗿. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿! Join the Seas At Risk team and make waves with us! 🌊

✨ Read more and apply by 31 July! 🔗 seas-at-risk.org/careers/

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Real Zero Europe @realzeroeurope.bsky.social · Jul 2

🔴 The EU’s updated Climate Law falls short of delivering the real solutions needed to reach real zero.

The new proposal rely on international carbon offsets and #CDR — approaches that undermine climate ambition and delay real emission cuts.

Read more 👇
www.realzeroeurope.org/resources/pr...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jul 2

🌊 Good news for Danish seas! 🇩🇰

Denmark will create trawl-free areas in 19% of its marine waters, including the entire #BeltSea and key #Natura2000 sites.

This is a major step for vulnerable seabed ecosystems, oxygen-depleted fjords & #marinebiodiversity 👏

🔗 seas-at-risk.org/press-releas...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jun 26

🥳 #OSPAR ministers have agreed to ban harmful exhaust gas cleaning systems (aka #Scrubbers) discharges in North-East Atlantic waters

🌊 💪 Now it is time to push forward with a full ban on scrubber discharges in territorial waters

Read on to find out more: seas-at-risk.org/press-releas...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jun 23

A successful & just transition to #RenewableEnergy needs community engagement at its core. Join us for our panel discussion on Thursday to learn from some leaders on the people-first approach to #OffshoreRenewables!

Haven't registered yet? 🎟️ 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/1389404569...

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jun 20

🌊 20 NGOs have signed an open letter to Environment ministers @ OSPAR to ban scrubber discharges from ships & protect marine life from harmful shipping pollution.
🐟 Banning toxic water is a crucial step to protect biodiversity & drive #shipping's #green transition

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jun 18

🌊🐟 Stand with our German member @bund.net to protect the wonderful #Doggerbank protected area! ✍️Sign and share the #DoggerbankPetition to defend this #MarineProtectedArea from the destruction produced by bottom trawl nets.
Let's make a difference together! 🌍👉aktion.bund.net/doggerbank

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jun 17

🙌 We are proud to share that we've joined the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature, working to advocate for policies that balance #OffshoreWind and energy grids with marine protection. ⚖️ 🌊

🔗 Read the full announcement 👉 offshore-coalition.eu/ocean-welcom... @renewablesgrid.bsky.social

OCEaN welcomes Seas at Risk as a supporting organisation - OCEaN

OCEaN welcomes Seas at Risk as a supporting organisation - New Member

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jun 17

#EUSEW2025

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Seas At Risk @seasatrisk.bsky.social · Jun 17

How can the EU and Member States accelerate the #renewables transition while keeping local communities at its core? 🇪🇺

📅 26 June: Join us for a panel (& breakfast 😏) as we discuss centring community engagement in #OffshoreWind projects 🌬️

Learn more & register now: seas-at-risk.org/events/from-...

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Jun 13

The race to save the world's oceans is on.

The United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France ended today with promises from world leaders to ratify a global, binding agreement to help protect the world’s oceans by September.

The world just got closer to an ocean-saving treaty

France claims victory as enough nations promise to ratify the high seas treaty despite opposition from Trump’s America.

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