For centuries, the ocean has been part of our lives. It is a source of food, a means of transport, a place to relax or to work. But today, the marine environment is under pressure: shipping is growing, the risk of pollution is increasing, tourism is expanding. Climate change is worsening storms and erosion. Interviews: Josè Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission John Harrison, Commissioning engineer, Elsam-Vestas Captain Roy Stanbrook, Deputy Harbour Master Tiedo Vellinga, Director of spatial planning, Maasvlakte 2 Alderman Van Sluis, Vice-Mayor of Rotterdam M. Vellinga Johan van Nieuwenhuyzen, Managing Director, United Fish Auctions Joe Borg Visit the site: www.mostra.com