Reports

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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 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...

The publication contains a detailed quarterly update on market trends for a variety of major commodities. Combining the price information collected for the European Price Report with other market survey data collected by FAO GLOBEFISH, the report...

The document includes a comprehensive set of “Best Environmental Practice" (BEP) and "Best Available Technology" (BAT) descriptions on sustainable marine and freshwater aquaculture for the benefit of the Baltic Sea region, which takes into account...

This publication provides an update on the European Commission’s Food 2030 initiative and aims to guide future research and innovation policy reflections related to Horizon Europe, the farm-to-fork strategy, the European Green Deal and beyond. It...

“The EU fish market” aims at providing an economic description of the whole  European fisheries and aquaculture industry, based on data available as of September 2023. It replies to questions such as what is produced/exported/imported, when and where...

This new edition of the APROMAR annual report on the development and evolution of the aquaculture sector in Spain, Europe and the world contributed to the knowledge on the state of the activity and promoted its sustainable development. Although this...

The study builds on an extensive literature review, a survey, and in-depth interviews to investigate the potential of 10 microalgae and macroalgae production systems in contributing to animal feed requirements in the EU. It summarizes the current...

This study investigates the welfare of the main fish species reared in the European Union, and highlights current knowledge on fish welfare, knowledge gaps, fish needs and husbandry methods of concern for fish welfare. The study focuses on production...