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European support for aquaculture


The European Commission (EC) wants to help provide conditions favourable for the sustainable growth of aquaculture, ensuring both adequate supplies of seafood to European Union (EU) citizens and adequate protection of the environment.

In 2002, the EC presented a strategy for the sustainable development of European aquaculture, which gave a ten-year vision of aquaculture aimed at reaching the status of a stable industry guaranteeing long-term secure employment, which was able to cope with the main problems identified, ensuring health and environmental protection.

Five years later, although most of the challenges identified then appear still valid, the EC has launched a ‘Consultation for the opportunities for the development of community aquaculture’.

To view the foreword from EU Fisheries Commissioner Dr Joe Borg to the consulation, click here.


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