Vorwort: Auf dem Weg zu nachhaltigeren Wirtschaftsformen im Agrar- und Ernährungssektor spielen Innovationen eine bedeutende Rolle. Zur Begegnung von Herausforderungen im Umwelt- und Ressourcenschutz sowie dem Erhalt von Biodiversität sind tragfähige Konzepte gefragt, die in Zeiten von...

This report, Enhancing Aquaculture Sustainability with Innovations in Ecofriendly Aquafeeds, brings together a set of case studies and analyses designed to enable World Bank task team leaders (TTLs) and client teams explore how sustainable, ecofriendly aquafeeds-particularly those incorporating...

The aim of the Code is to outline non-species specific best practices for fish welfare and indicators used in welfare assessment in the EU, applicable across different life stages and production methods. It focuses on clear welfare issues, excluding health concerns, such as diseases,...

This mid-term assessment reviews the implementation of the Strategic Guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture (2021-2030). It examines both (i) progress in developing the recommended actions and (ii) the efficiency of these actions in achieving the objectives, while...

The Blue Economy is a transformative approach to sustainable development that balances economic growth, job creation, and environmental conservation by harnessing ocean resources responsibly. It serves as a key pillar in diversifying the economy, strengthening food security, and generating...

Aquaculture has not yet been included in the renewable natural capital accounts of the World Bank's The Changing Wealth of Nations (CWON). This study explored the feasibility of including the wealth generated by aquaculture in future editions to complement the information on other blue natural...

This report brings together a set of case studies and analyses designed to give World Bank task team leaders (TTLs) practical examples of the economic value, societal benefits, and ecosystem services associated with restorative aquaculture (practices that enhance ecosystem functions), extractive...

Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4-10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics,...

This Special Eurobarometer survey is the fourth on this topic, following the ones respectively in June 2016, in June/July 2018, and finally in March/April 2021. This September/October 2024 survey constitutes a continuation of the aforementioned editions by replicating some questions previously...

This Special Eurobarometer survey is the fourth on this topic, following the ones respectively in June 2016, in June/July 2018, and finally in March/April 2021. This September/October 2024 survey constitutes a continuation of the aforementioned editions by replicating some questions previously...

Aquatic foods comprise animals and plants grown in or harvested from the ocean, lakes and rivers or sustainably farmed. Highly nutritious and with a smaller carbon footprint than land-based crops and livestock, foods from aquatic ecosystems are both good for us and our planet. This CORDIS...

This in-depth analysis explores the complexities of fisheries and aquaculture management in the United States, focusing on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The MSA establishes ten national standards and eight Regional Fishery Management Councils to develop and...

This in-depth analysis explores the complexities of fisheries and aquaculture management in the United States, focusing on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The MSA establishes ten national standards and eight Regional Fishery Management Councils to develop and...

The composition of flora and fauna in low-lying coastal regions worldwide is being altered by sea-level rise in a changing climate, favoring saline-tolerant species. These shifts are projected to have significant implications for nature-based livelihoods, resource availability, market prices,...

As Bangladesh's economy grows and the country becomes rapidly urbanized, plastic pollution has become an escalating problem. Moving forward, the Government of Bangladesh aims for sustainable development by stepping up and modernizing the action on pollution and waste management and adopting...

Novel feed ingredients have emerged in response to the growing sustainability and circularity challenges facing aquaculture. Among these, insect meal derived from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) has attracted increasing attention for its potential to support circular production models....

Finfish aquaculture is the farming of freshwater and marine fish species in controlled aquatic enclosures such as ponds, lakes, reservoirs, or net pens in the sea. These can be completely closed systems such as recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), semi-closed systems such as...

Shellfish aquaculture is the cultivation and harvest of aquatic invertebrates, including molluscs such as mussels, oysters and clams, echinoderms, such as sea urchins and sea cucumbers, and crustaceans like shrimps. Various farming techniques exist for this type of aquaculture, depending on the...

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 package of measures in February 2023 including...

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 measures. It shows main trends in the EU's FAPs...

This report provides insights on the challenges faced by Mozambique's aquaculture sector, with a particular focus on Southern Mozambique, and proposes actions to overcome them. After providing a snapshot of the state of fish production, the availability of inputs, and techniques and production...

The marine data service that supports the integrated maritime policy of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE). Provides open access to high-quality pan-European marine data, metadata and data products from the marine environment and human...

The present study has been conducted by EUMOFA following a request from the Market Advisory Council (MAC) to explore the challenges faced by EU aquaculture products in sales outlets. In 2021, the European Union (EU) aquaculture production accounted for 28% (1,13 million tonnes) of the total...