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Understanding and measuring the contribution of aquaculture and fisheries to gross domestic product (GDP)
The contribution of aquaculture and fisheries to gross domestic product (GDP) is one of the most widely used indicators of its economic performance. However, there is a general lack of understanding or consensus on how to properly measure the sector...
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Economic report of the EU aquaculture sector (STECF-18-19)
This report evaluates the economic performance of the EU aquaculture industry during the period 2008-2016. Even if aquaculture production has been stagnant, the turnover and economic performance indicators have increased over time. The EU aquaculture...
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MUSES Final Project Report
The Multi-Use in European Seas (“MUSES”) EU-funded project builds on existing knowledge to explore the real opportunities for Multi-Use (“MU”) in Europe, including the scope for innovation and Blue Growth potential, and to present practical solutions...
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FLAG Support to Women in Fisheries and Aquaculture
This study forms an understanding of the representation of women working in FLAG areas and assesses the level and types of support FLAGs provide to these women. The findings add to the wider understanding of the number and roles of women working in...
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The state of world fisheries and aquaculture. 2018, Meeting the sustainable development goals
The 2018 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture emphasizes the sector’s role in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and measurement of progress towards these goals. The...
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Impacts of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture. Synthesis of current knowledge, adaptation and mitigation options
This report provides the most up-to-date information on the disaggregated impacts of climate change for marine and inland fisheries and aquaculture, in the context of poverty alleviation and the differential dependency of countries on fish and...
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Aquatic Genetic Resources (AqGR) in The Netherlands: Country report
This report is based on the submitted questionnaire on Aquatic Genetic Resources in the Netherlands, which was prepared on request of the FAO as input for the State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. The report...
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Animal health controls for bivalve mollusc aquaculture
European Union (EU), aquaculture production is an important economic activity in many coastal and continental regions. EU's high standards both facilitate intra-EU trade and create opportunities for European businesses to compete on the global market...
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Welfare of farmed fish, Common practices during transport and at slaughter
The aim of this study was to gather information on current animal welfare practices in European aquaculture as regards the transport and slaughter of farmed fish, and to analyse the extent that fish welfare issues remain unresolved. The costs of...
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Short-term projection of global fish demand and supply gaps
A short-term projection model is developed to assess and monitor potential future fish demand and supply gaps at the country (nearly 200 countries or territories), regional (about 40 country groups), and global levels for nine species groups. Salient...