The aquatic products sector
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The Commission’s proposal is to amend Regulation (EU) 1026/2012 to clarify the conditions needed to identify a country allowing non-sustainable fishing practices on fish stocks of common interest. Countries identified as such can ultimately be sanctioned by EU restrictive measures, including import bans.  This mechanism aims to address the long-term sustainability of shared fish stocks in a […]

The MAPs are a helpful tool in implementing the common fisheries policy (CFP), notably in setting fishing opportunities. They set out rules for regionally-adapted fisheries management. For fish stocks with a data-rich (or maximum sustainable yield (MSY)) assessment, the MAPs allow the use of upper limits when setting total allowable catches (TACs), providing flexibility for […]

Warming, acidification and deoxygenation of the oceans are disrupting marine ecosystems, causing a redistribution of species and degradation of habitats such as coral reefs. Overfishing, the use of destructive gear and intensive aquaculture are exacerbating the situation by depleting stocks and polluting the environment. These pressures threaten livelihoods and food security, and exacerbate inequalities and […]

The BlueAquaEdu project explores gamification as an educational approach to engage and motivate teenagers (15-18) and students (18+) in the fields of aquaculture, the post-harvest value chain and the valorisation of processing co-products. On 24, 25 and 26 September 2024, all the project partners met to review the progress of the project and showcase the […]

The first part of the workshop, dedicated to the MULTI-STR3AM and CIRCALGAE collaboration, reviewed the progress/research made on the subject of microalgae. The aim of these two projects is to make the production of microalgae more sustainable and to convert the waste products from this production into high added-value ingredients. The integration of these ingredients […]

These revolutionary standards will transform the industry by promoting the principles of circular design in fishing gear and aquaculture equipment. What is the EN 17988 series? Since 2021, CEN/TC 466 has been working in collaboration with the European Commission to develop the EN 17988-series. This series of standards is designed to guide the fishing industry to […]

The Mission aims to help at least 150 European regions and communities to become climate resilient by 2030. To achieve this, the Mission aims to: Help all European regions and communities to better understand, prepare for and manage climate risks and opportunities; Work with at least 150 regions and communities to accelerate their transformation and […]

Real-time data from an underwater weather station BiOceanOr’s AquaREAL water quality assistant provides real-time data to farmers and customers. This enables aquaculture producers to predict environmental changes and proactively manage risks. This innovation can work with different types of sensors and monitoring devices. It benefits aquaculture by improving downstream applications, stimulating fish growth and ensuring […]

The guidelines set out four objectives: to strengthen resilience and competitiveness to participate in the green transition ensuring social acceptance and consumer information; and increasing knowledge and innovation.   To achieve these objectives, the European Commission has published two working documents designed to help EU Member States promote sustainable growth in aquaculture. These documents respond […]