Ocean Week 2025 is making waves! From 13 – 19 October, Brussels (and beyond) will be buzzing with an array of ocean-themed events. From policy panel discussions to beach clean ups, there is something for every ocean lover.

Don’t forget to tag us and use the #OceanWeek!

Check out the programme below or head to the oceanweek.eu website for more details.

See you there!

Date

Event name

Time

Location

More info

13 – 19 October

Great Global Nurdle
Hunt

All day

A location close to
you

Learn more

14 October

Bye Bye Bycatch: Confronting the ongoing crisis of incidental
catches in EU waters

08.30-09.45

European Parliament

Learn more

14 October

The next MFF:
Rethinking EU funding for a healthy ocean future

17:00 – 18.15

European Parliament

 

Learn more

14 October

Ocean Week Cocktail
& Networking event

18.30 – 20.00

European Parliament

 

Registration coming soon

15 October

Policy Dialogue: The
future of fishery technology Impact)

09.00 – 12.00

WWF European Policy
Office (EPO), Brussels

Register before the 1st
October

15 October

Space in Ports

10.00 – 11.15

Webinar

 

15 October

Community engagement
in MPA designation and management

13.00

European Parliament

Register here

15 October

‘Ocean with David
Attenborough’: Screening & Discussion

18:30

European Parliament

Invitation only

15 October

Aperocean with Surfrider Rhone

19.00

Lyon, France

Learn more

15 October

Ocean Initiative in
Paris (France)

16.00

Paris, France

Register here

16 October

The importance of
forage fish in European seas

13.00

Brussels

Learn more

19 October

Ocean Initiative in
Lyon (France)

10.00

Lyon, France

Register here