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    • Directorate-general
    • MARE

    Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

    This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on maritime affairs and fisheries. 

    Responsibilities

    The mission of the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) is to ensure a healthy ocean, sustainable fisheries, a thriving sustainable blue economy, and vibrant coastal communities across Europe. It develops, implements and evaluates the common fisheries policy supporting Europe’s food security.  DG MARE leads the coordination of the European Ocean Pact which brings together the EU's ocean related policies, including maritime security, international ocean governance and ocean observation. 

    Oceans and fisheries website

    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.
    Meetings of the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

    Leadership and organisation

    • 31 OCTOBER 2025
    Maritime Affairs and Fisheries - Organisation chart

    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
    1049 Bruxelles/Brussel
    Belgium