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The second Canada-EU Ocean Partnership Forum, which occurred on May 20 to 21, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario brought together approximately 50 scientists, non-government organizations, industry, Indigenous representatives, and youth to discuss innovation and marine conservation.

At the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is presenting the European Ocean Pact, a landmark initiative aimed at safeguarding the long-term health of the world’s ocean.

The overall sustainability of the EU fisheries continues improving with more fish stocks being fished at sustainable levels. Climate change continues to affect fishing communities, reducing fish stocks they depend on for their livelihood, leading to economic uncertainty.