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Building on the success of the first fish in Poland to be awarded an EU food quality label, the Polish group Carp Valley has turned a centuries-old carp-farming tradition into a powerful brand that has become a source of both pride and economic benefits to the local community.
Across Finland’s thousands of lakes, familiar species like roach, bream and small perch are plentiful —but often overlooked. Despite being abundant, affordable and locally caught, they rarely make it onto the dinner table.
French tech company ELWAVE is developing advanced electromagnetic sensors for underwater drones and remotely operated vehicles that are inspired by the abilities of certain fish species. Thanks to support from BlueInvest, the company refined its international strategy and raised €6 million.
Coastal and marine ecosystems in the Black Sea are under growing pressure from global challenges, including pollution, climate change, and the environmental consequences of armed conflict.
Limfjorden, a scenic waterway winding through Northern Denmark, is the country’s largest fjord and a vital natural and cultural resource. But high numbers of lost or abandoned fishing nets – known as ghost nets – are threatening the fjord’s biodiversity,
In just five years, a small event organised by a local fisheries group on the shores of Estonia’s Lake Võrtsjärv has grown into a travelling celebration of fishing heritage, local traditions and community pride in one of the country’s least known regions.
In the French region of Brittany, a pioneering project is transforming undersized mussels, once considered waste, into valuable green energy through methanisation. This process produces methane gas, a renewable energy, from organic materials.
Berlin-based startup ZERO44 is helping the shipping companies navigate the fast-changing world of decarbonisation regulations. Its platform enables shipowners, operators, and managers to measure, forecast, and optimise fuel use - reducing both emissions and carbon-related costs.
The Food Fish Farmers, known in Sweden as Matfiskodlarna, serves as the country’s hub for aquaculture knowledge. With the support from the EU, the organisation developed a modern digital gateway to strengthen knowledge exchange, support collaboration, and inspire the future of Swedish aquaculture.
The Mediterranean is one of the busiest seas in the world, carrying millions of passengers and tonnes of goods every year. But this economic lifeline comes with an environmental cost.