EU: The way ahead for European aquaculture debated in Brussels

(Note: the best solution is to stop eating fish)

IP/07/1698
Brussels, 15 November 2007

Today and tomorrow the European Commission will be hosting a major conference in Brussels on "European Aquaculture and its Opportunities for Development". The purpose of the conference is to advance the debate on the sustainable development of European aquaculture, and in particular to examine the role that public authorities can and should play in this context. Around 200 delegates are expected to attend, including professionals from a number of sectors, representatives of national and regional authorities, scientists, NGOs and other stakeholders. The priorities identified in a recent consultation process will guide the future review of the existing strategy on sustainable aquaculture in Europe. Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Joe Borg will give the closing address on Friday morning....

Source: The way ahead for European aquaculture debated in Brussels
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Link: 2008 guide prices for fisheries products: increases for white fish but decreases for most pelagic species and frozen products (scroll)
Link: Joe Borg, Member of the European Commission/Responsible for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs - speech: A Partner in global fisheries and beyond: The European Union's drive for the sustainable management of our oceans and seas
Link: Questions and Answers on aquaculture


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