Europe’s ocean promises need action

Europe is falling behind on its promise of a healthy ocean by 2030. That is the warning from the 2026 Blue Manifesto assessment, published by a coalition of environmental organisations. It highlights a widening gap between the EU’s international commitments and what happens in its own waters. Destructive fishing continues, pollution remains inadequately addressed, and marine protection needs stronger enforcement. For anyone concerned about plastic pollution, the assessment offers a mixed...