The project

• European transnational project with 5 partners and 9 associated partners from 5 countries from the Atlantic Region, coordinated by Bangor University (UK)
• Co-funded by the European Union Atlantic Area Transnational Programme (2007 - 2013)
• Project duration: 35 months, started January 2010

The challenge

The aquaculture industry is an important contributor to the economic well-being of the Atlantic Area, particularly in rural peripheral areas. However, aquaculture in Europe must be developed in line with stringent EU rules which generate competition from other world regions, particularly Asia and Latin America. The EU aquaculture sector has remained stagnant for the past decade, in stark contrast to global growth of more than 6% per year in the same period. In order to reach its potential, the aquaculture industry must become more environmentally sustainable and address legislative actions.