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 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...

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...

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, 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...

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 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...