Reports

This report evaluates how the SEA Directive has been implemented across various sectors, including aquaculture. It highlights the integration of environmental considerations into aquaculture-related plans and programmes, ensuring sustainable...

This report provides a synthesis of the necessary frameworks to support the development of a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and safe algae industry in the EU. It consolidates insights from various initiatives, research efforts, and industry...

The aim of the EU Foresight System for Emerging Environmental Issues (FORENV) was to inform thinking and discussion for policies to support water resilience and associated uncertainties in particular the forthcoming European Water Resilience Strategy...

This report on the economic performance of the EU aquaculture sector 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest information available on the production, economic value, structure and competitive performance of the aquaculture sector at the...

This report provides an analysis of the information reported electronically on the second Programmes of Measures (PoMs) under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) (Article 13) of 17 EU Member States. The findings of this analysis can...

This report is intended as a list of aspects to be considered while developing strategies for the upscaling of the European algae industry. The target audience of this report is predominantly policymakers from local to transnational levels, but also...

Restorative ocean farming is a term used interchangeably with regenerative ocean farming or regenerative aquaculture. Regenerative aquaculture is defined as a form of commercial aquaculture that supports initiatives to provide direct ecological...

This report, based on a survey conducted in September/October 2024, provides critical insights into EU consumer habits, preferences, and perceptions regarding fishery and aquaculture products (FAPs), as well as seaweed and algae products, offering a...

This document provides an overview of the main bottlenecks in advancing algae sector through research and innovation across the EU. Based on the mapping of EU funded algae projects, the outcome has identified the knowledge gaps and highlighted the...

This handbook provides an illustrated overview of the main marine and freshwater species relevant to the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector. For each species, the handbook shows its  main biological characteristics, whether it is caught, farmed or...

The report aims at providing an economic description of the whole European fisheries and aquaculture industry, based on data available as of November 2024. It replies to questions such as what is produced/exported/imported, when and where, what is...

This study provides an overview of EU policy in relation to Fisheries, Aquaculture, the Blue Economy and International Ocean Governance. It describes the latest developments and future challenges facing the sustainable development of the EU fisheries...

A Sustainable Blue Economy offers many solutions to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. However, this requires current activities, technologies and processes to reduce their carbon footprint. In response, the European Commission adopted a...

This edition features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic foods into global food security and sustainability...

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the analysis conducted on Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) initiatives funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)...

To accelerate the upscaling of the European algae industry, access to information, training, technology, finance and bioresources must be democratised. The sector must develop a compelling narrative which presents algae as an attractive, lucrative...

The EU fisheries and aquaculture products (FAPs) market is largely dependent on external producers. Some of the imports entering the EU market come from countries with lenient regulations. This study gives an overview on existing competitiveness...

This study explores the seaweed sector as a driver of economic growth, environmental sustainability, and women’s economic empowerment. Drawing on insights from the 4th United Nations Oceans Forum, the 2023 Trade and Environment Review, and expert...

This 2024 document of the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) describes progress made by EIFAAC in 2023 and 2024 towards implementing its workplan and showcases news from EIFAAC Members, such as new policies, new...

This seventh edition of the Report focuses on a summarised data analysis, trends and drivers of the Blue Economy sectors. In addition, it also includes special sections on Energy Transition and Climate Change in the EU Maritime transport sector, on...