An Ocean of Value. How the Demands of the Union are Imprinted on the European Sea

Exploring the transformative impact of documents, this essay employs a material-semiotic approach to analyze a European Commission communique on the Blue Growth initiative. It reveals how EU demands shape the ocean into an economic and political entity, intertwining it with the blue economy, labor market, and European identity. The study highlights the implications of viewing the ocean as an ecosystem subjected to economic and political frameworks, emphasizing the interconnectedness of policy and environmental management.