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...

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 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)...

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...

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 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...

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...

The aim of the study is to present a detailed set of specific indicators, methods of evaluation and units of measurement for the welfare assessment of farmed European sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax. The study provides the user with prerequisites for...

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...