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Recent Publications

Citizens' views and preferences for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management

Understanding public demands and preferences are crucial for policy success. This Policy Brief summarises the findings of a large-scale survey led by the University of Malta and performed as part of the EcoScope project to understand citizens’ views and preferences for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (EBFM). The Brief was published by the European Marine Board and created as part of the EcoScope project.
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EMB Annual Report 2024

EMB engaged in a wide range of marine science-policy activities throughout 2024. These included the publication of the sixth edition of its flagship Navigating the Future foresight series, co-organisation of the CommOCEAN conference and engagement in a number of externally funded projects. EMB maintained its support for the UN Ocean Decade, including the EMBracing the Ocean artist-in-residence programme, and for the EU Mission Ocean. It also continued to support early career researchers via the EMB Ambassador Programme and ECOP Network. To learn more about EMB’s activities and achievements, read EMB's 2024 Annual Report.

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Deep Sea Research and Management Needs

Despite its immense ecological importance, the deep sea remains underrepresented in policy considerations and global conservation efforts. While the EU’s International Ocean Governance Agenda and Biodiversity Strategy emphasise marine biodiversity protection, there is an urgent need to translate these agendas into action, particularly concerning the deep sea. The EMB Future Science Brief No. 12 'Deep Sea Research and Management Needs' explores the complexity of the deep sea and its role in Ocean health today, highlights the critical ecosystem services and functions it provides, and underscores the risks to Ocean health in the face of climate change, direct human impacts, and future industries in the deep sea. This document provides policy, management, research and global capacity building recommendations to ensure a healthy Ocean and deep sea.
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Navigating the Future VI: The Ocean's role in addressing global crises

Our Ocean plays a key role in enabling life on Earth, and is increasingly also playing a key role in helping us to address the global crises we are facing. It is critical for us to better understand both of these roles, and the impact that playing them has on the Ocean in turn. EMB Policy Brief No. 13 'Navigating the Future VI: The Ocean's role in addressing global crises’ presents the main research and policy recommendations to help us to take that understanding forward.
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Requirements for Coastal Resilience in Europe

Coastal systems face increasing and interacting pressures due to climate change and various human activities. Building resilience of coastal ecosystems and human communities is essential for them to persist, adapt or transform whilst maintaining their essential functions, and to safeguard life, ecosystems and economies. EMB Policy Brief No. 12 ‘Requirements for Coastal Resilience in Europe’ presents key policy, scientific and community recommendations for building coastal resilience and enhancing the capacity to cope with impacts from coastal pressures.
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Launch of Policy Brief on Citizens’ views and preferences for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management

A new Policy Brief, created under the EcoScope project and published by the European Marine Board, shows strong public support for sustainable fishing practices, particularly those that protect marine life, even though most citizens are unfamiliar with the concept of Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (EBFM).
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EMB at last EcoScope General Assembly

EMB Secretariat Members Sheila Heymans, Ana Rodriguez and Fernanda Bayo attend the last EcoScope General Assembly in Athens.
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EMB at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference and One Ocean Science Congress

The European Marine Board (EMB) Secretariat will be participating in the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) and the One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC). Both events take place in Nice, France, and will bring together scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to advance evidence-based governance and sustainable management of the Ocean.
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Launch of EMB Future Science Brief on Deep Sea Research and Management Needs

A group of internationally renowned marine scientists under the European Marine Board has published the Future Science Brief on ‘Deep Sea Research and Management Needs’. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of knowledge and offers recommendations for how both the exploration and management of the deep sea can be made more sustainable. The scientists issue a clear warning: without a thorough understanding of ecosystem processes and biodiversity, informed decisions on the sustainable use and protection of the deep sea are not possible. They are now calling for targeted research to close these knowledge gaps and ensure long-term preservation of the deep sea.
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New EMBracing the Ocean artists

ChihChung Chang and Yara Costa have been selected as the two new artists for the 2025 - 2026 edition of the EMBracing the Ocean programme!
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Upcoming events

Marine Protected Areas in the European Union

17 July 2025

On Thursday 17 July 2025, EMB will host its 50th Third Thursday Science Webinar featuring previous EMB Young Ambassador Juliette Biquet who will present on the topic of "Marine Protected Areas in the European Union".
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ECOP Wednesdays August 2025

06 August 2025

On Wednesday 6 August 2025, EMB and its Young Ambassadors will host an ECOP Wednesday series event on the topic of "Building an Ocean Union: is the European Ocean Pact really the solution to Europe's long-standing need for science-based and coherent ocean policies?". The session will feature Louis Lambrechts as a speaker. The talk will be followed by an interactive Q&A discussion. The event will be one hour long, from 14:00 - 15:00 CEST. 

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Events Overview

The European Marine Board (EMB) is the leading European think tank in marine science policy. It provides a platform to advance marine research and to bridge the gap between science and policy.