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Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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The Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) is a Directorate-General of the European Commission, responsible for the policy area of fisheries, the Law of the Sea and Maritime Affairs of the European Union. The current director-general is Charlina Vitcheva.

In 2020 it had 308 employees.[1]

Mission

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The mission of DG MARE is to:[2]

  • ensure that the ocean resources are used sustainably and that coastal communities and the fishing sector have a prosperous future
  • promote maritime policies and stimulate a sustainable blue economy
  • promote ocean governance at international level

Structure

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The DG MARE encompasses 5 Directorates,[3] all headquartered in Brussels:

  • A: Maritime Policy & Blue Economy
  • B: International Ocean Governance & Sustainable Fisheries
  • C: Fisheries Policy Atlantic, North Sea, Baltic & Outermost Regions
  • D: Fisheries Policy Mediterranean & Black Sea
  • E: General Affairs & Resources

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Number of staff by Directorate-General". Epthinktank. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  2. ^ Europa web-site
  3. ^ DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
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