European Atlas of the Seas
About the Atlas
The European Atlas of the Seas provides information about Europe’s marine environment, covering topics such as nature, tourism, security, energy, passenger transport, sea bottom, sea level rise, fish consumption, and much more.
Users can benefit from an enriched catalogue with more than 270 map layers to explore, collate and create their own marine and coastal 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 enhance their knowledge.
Click on this map and explore it to learn about the position of FerryBoxes, an automated surface water monitoring system, in the seas and ocean worldwide. Then dive in the Atlas to discover all of the other available map layers!
24 official languages of the European Union
It aims to raise awareness of Europe's seas and coasts in the context of the EU's integrated maritime policy. To improve accessibility to all EU citizens, the Atlas is available in the 24 official languages of the European Union.
Latest developments!
With the Atlas' My Maps function, it is possible to have your own working space in the Atlas to:
- save your selection of map layers;
- add a title to your map;
- generate a nice thumbnail or replace it with a picture;
- add a description of the map.
These maps are accessible only by you via a password, which can be created by following the instructions to obtain an EU login.
Watch the dedicated video tutorial to learn more about the My Maps function!
The Atlas can be used in schools in multiple ways. The Teachers Corner provides ready to use map-based exercises in English, French and Portuguese for students of different age groups as well as fun activities and games such as a Treasure Hunt, two virtual boat races, a Geocaching Game and a Blue Economy Challenge! Watch this space for new educational resources!
Stay tuned!
@EuropeAtlasSeas
@EU_Commission tool to explore, collate and create marine maps in 24 languages! Learn more about EU seas and coasts. Account managed in cooperation with @EU_MARE.
Map of the Week
Each week, on this website, we put the spotlight on a new map worth exploring. Take a moment to tune in and enhance your marine knowledge!
