OUR VISION
A healthy and productive ocean, where both humans and natural world can thrive
Solutions rooted in the sustainable blue economy
Our vision is that of a healthy ocean and a productive sustainable blue economy, where both humans and the natural world can thrive. The SUBMARINER Network’s blue economy solutions provide the tools to help realise this vision. Our work is rooted in partnership and joint action. We engage with actors across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond to promote innovative approaches for the sustainable use of marine resources.
We pursue objectives for our natural and human environment
Mitigate climate change
We support the formation of circular economies and stimulating local and regional production, including renewable energy as well as feed, food, and materials.
Increase biodiversity
We work to restore ecosystems by promoting the concepts of multi-use and ‘building with nature’ to meet environmental needs.
Protect the environment
We support the creation of marine protection areas by promoting marine spatial planning to manage the use of our seas in an efficient and sustainable way.
Reduce pollution
We implement measures for nutrient uptake to reduce eutrophication and promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
Foster sustainable development
We encourage economic activity in coastal regions, which generates income for societal groups that have lost jobs in traditional marine sectors.
Only through joint action, can our vision be realised
At the SUBMARINER Network we believe that partnerships make us stronger and bring us closer to realizing our goals. Our mission is rooted in global and European frameworks. We are the flagship initiative for the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and are supporting actions in the Baltic and North Sea Lighthouse area as a part of the EU Mission: Restore our Oceans and Water. We are doing our part, in a global effort, to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the European Union’s Mission Ocean, and the European Green Deal.
Latest news
Registration Now Open to the Public for the 2nd EU Algae Awareness Summit
Registration is now open to the public for the 2nd
MSP4BIO Work in the Baltic Sea: Main Achievements
The MSP4BIO Baltic Sea test site aimed to assess pressures
The BlueActionBANOS Project Has Kicked Off
The BlueActionBANOS (BAB) project officially launched on September 1st! Supported
Ocean Hackathon 2025 Applications Are Now Open
The third Atlantic Hackathon, a local edition of Ocean Hackathon®
Online Course: Integrated Ocean Planning: Marine Protected Areas, Multi-Use and Business Pathways
Have you ever wondered how MPAs & ocean multi-use can
SUBMARINER Team Spotlight: Franny Klatt
Franny Klatt is a Project & Events Manager at SUBMARINER.
Announcing the Winners of the Blue4All Photography Contest
We are excited to share the Blue4All Marine Protection Photography
Closing the MSP4BIO Chapter with Lasting Impact
Marine planners, policymakers, researchers, and sister projects came together for
The MPA Community Network Celebrates MPA Day
Watch this short but impactful video made by the MPA
Welcome to our newest members, Alles Alge e.V. and Food & Bio Cluster Denmark!
Alles Alge e.V. is a non-profit NGO that acts as
SUBMARINER Team Spotlight: Konstantinos Madias
Each month, we spotlight a different member of our team,
Online Course: Navigating the Blue Bioeconomy-Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Coastal Aquaculture
Have you ever wondered how coastal aquaculture can drive innovation,
Blue4All Photography Contest – What does marine protection mean to me?
We’re inviting ocean lovers across Europe to take part in
SUBMARINER Working Group: Exploring Skills and Opportunities in the Blue Bioeconomy
The European Commission has highlighted the significant role of the blue
Online Course (CrossGov): Towards a Coherent & Cross-Compliant Ocean Governance
MPA Community Network at UNOC 2025
On 11 June, The MPA Community Network hosted an interactive
SUBMARINER Team Spotlight: Isabel Romero
Each month, we spotlight a different member of our team,
SUBMARINER Team Spotlight: Mariana Mata Lara
We are excited to introduce our new Q&A series on
BlueMissionBanos Arena 4 Event Report
The fourth Mission Arena in Sopot, Poland, brought together 200+
Launching OCCAM: A New EU Project to Future-Proof European Aquaculture Against Climate Change
Berlin, May 19, 2025 – May 1 marked the official
Blue Bio Techpreneurs Massive Open Online Course: Entrepreneurial & Transversal Skills for Innovators
The blue economy is evolving rapidly, but a shortage of
Tidal Arts Lighthouse Open Call
The Lighthouse Calls are part of the TIDAL ArtS initiative,
MPA Community Network Has Launched
We’re excited to officially launch the MPA Community Network! Marine
Welcome to our new member, Blue-jobs!
We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Blue-jobs!
Winners of the Baltic MUPPETS Innovation Call
Following a competitive evaluation, Baltic MUPPETS selected two companies to
BlueBioClusters New Ecosystem Approach
We’re excited to announce that we have made this important
Funding for AlgaeProBanos Seaweed Products
With €12 million in funding, partners in the EU-project AlgaeProBANOS
The AlgaeProBanos Project selects 10 startups for mentoring services
After receiving over 40 interesting applications, the AlgaeProBANOS project selected
Webinar: Harmonising Algae-Based Life Cycle Assessments (LCA): Selecting System Processes and Data Providers
On 4th February 2025, LCA experts from five EU-funded algae
BlueMissionMed launches the “Blue Rivers and Lakes” Award!
In In the framework of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean
BlueMissionBANOS Arena 3: Event Report
The 3rd BlueMissionBANOS Mission Arena, held in Amsterdam in November
BlueMissionBANOS Arena 3 in the Mission Ocean and Waters Service Portal
In an article published in the Mission Ocean and Waters
The Baltic MUPPETS Innovation Call is open!
Are you an innovator ready to help shape the future
SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth EEIG at COP 29 in Baku
Last week, two of our flagship projects, Blue Connect and
SEAentia case study featured in Aquaculture Europe
The SEAentia case study, initially put together and published within
Applications Open: Algae Accelerator Mentorship Programme
Are you a startup or SME in the algae industry
The SUBMARINER Network is 10 Years Old!
In 2010, the SUBMARINER Project began, seeking to further “environmentally
Registration Now Open: BlueMissionBANOS Arena 3
BLUE CONNECT: Strict Protection, Restoration and Co-Management of Marine Protected Areas to Ensure Effective Ecosystem Conservation and Improved Connectivity of Blue Corridors
The BLUE CONNECT project addresses the urgent need to protect
Innovation Radar Recognises SUBMARINER Multi-Use Roadmap as a Key Innovator
The upcoming Ocean Multi-Use Commercialisation Roadmap created by the UNITED
Beyond Offshore Wind: Ocean Multi-Use Course
Webinar: Mentoring opportunities for start-ups and SMEs in the blue bioeconomy sector
On June 17, AlgaeProBANOS, Blue Bio Clusters, and Baltic Muppets
Digital and green transition of small ports in the south Baltic sea region
Green Claims Working Group – Summary and Recording
What are green claims and how will the new legislation
Untapped Resources from the Sea: the FOODIMAR Project Hits the Ground Running with a succesful Kick-Off Meeting in Berlin
