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European Atlas of the Seas

The European Atlas of the Seas provides information about Europe’s marine environment. Users can view predefined and ready to use maps, covering topics such as environment, tourism, security, energy, transport, litter, sea bottom, fishing activity, aquaculture, and much more.

Users can also benefit from an enriched catalogue with more than 250 map layers, covering a wide range of topics, to explore, collate and create their own maps. These maps can be printed, shared and embedded in articles or presentations. The Atlas is the ideal tool for schools, researchers and professionals, or anyone wishing to know more about the European seas and its coastal areas.

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Teachers' corner
Are you a teacher or an educator interested in ocean literacy? The teachers’ corner of the European Atlas of the Seas contains exercises for different age groups as well as communication tools. It is an open platform where you can find and share information, educational material, inspirations and much more!
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Map of the Week – Water, rivers and lakes 0Map of the Week – Water, rivers and lakes

The Map of the Week shows the main European rivers and lakes.

Last update: 06/05/22
Ocean energy & Windfarms 0Map of the Week - Ocean energy

The Map of the Week shows the locations of projects to harness ocean energy and the locations of already existing wind farms.

Last update: 29/04/22
0Teachers' Guide - Boat race level 2

Get insight on how to play the game at school.

Last update: 28/04/22
Sailing boat 0Boat Race (Level 2 – Experienced skipper)

Discover activities organized across Europe for European Maritime Day in my Country and gain advanced skills in using the European Atlas of the Seas by participating in a virtual boat race that will take you from Finland to Italy with multiple stopovers in different sea basins!

Last update: 28/04/22
0Teachers' Guide - Boat race level 1

Get insight on how to play the game at school.

Last update: 28/04/22
0Boat race level 1 (New Skipper)

Discover activities organized across Europe for European Maritime Day in my Country by participating in a virtual boat race that will take you from Finland to Italy!

Last update: 28/04/22
Chlorophyll-a global monthly mean 0Map of the Week - Chlorophyll-a

The Map of the Week shows the monthly global surface ocean chlorophyll-a concentration.

Last update: 22/04/22
Seafloor litter, density of plastic bags 0Map of the Week - Seafloor litter

The Map of the Week shows the density of plastic bags on the seafloor (number of items per km²).

Last update: 15/04/22
Arctic Circle and Argo Floats 0Map of the Week - The Arctic Circle and Argo Floats

The Map of the Week shows the Arctic Circle around the Earth at approximately 66°33’ N, and Argo floats north of the Arctic Circle.

Last update: 08/04/22
Map of the Week – Employment in the established blue economy 0Map of the Week – Employment in the established blue economy

The Map of the Week shows information regarding the overall employment in the main established blue economy sectors in the European Union, per Member State.

Last update: 01/04/22

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