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Members / representatives

Stakeholders from:• Civil society: Consumer’s

Associations, NGOs, …• Private sector: SMEs, Aquafeed

producers, ...• Research community: Universities

and Research Centers.• Regional, National and International

organizations.

• Generate knowledge in sustainable aquaculture in close relation with marine strategic planning, economic development and human activities

• Promote synergies among research groups, private sector, regional authorities and civil society

• Joint innovation and transfer of knowledge with European SMEs and research groups

• Dissemination actions with European Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)

Contact:EcoAqua office: Parque Científico

Tecnológico Marino - ULPGC Ctra. Taliarte s/n, 35200 Telde • Spain

gcourtois@fpct.ulpgc.es

PLATFORM

ECOAQUAwww . e c o a q u a . e u

Ecosystem Approach to Sustainable Aquaculture Development

Goals

Sustainable Aquaculture Technological Platform

Scientific excellence and internationalization of the ERA in:• Aquaculture Research and

Development• R&D&i networks • Aquaculture EU Framework Aquaculture

Development under an Ecosystem Approach

• Collaboration between EU and non-EU countries

• Strengthen aquaculture development in ORs and OCTs

• Marine Smart Specialization Strategy (S3)

It has been recognized that aquaculture can contrib-ute to the overall objective of filling the gap between EU consumption and production of seafood in a way that is environmentally, socially and economically sus-tainable. In that sense it is necessary to expand aqua-culture activities in a way that creates jobs, relieves pressure on natural fish resources, contributes to food security and is profitable in order to be sustainable.The expected impacts of the EcoAqua platform are to develop the next generation of sustainable aquacul-ture research in Europe. Such innovative aquaculture

Challenges

Aquaculture and the environment

will improve European seafood production within an Ecosystem-based approach (Integrated Mul-titrophic Aquaculture, Marine Spatial Planning, Alternative ingredients & Feeds, genetic improve-ments, health and quality of products.The EcoAqua platform looks forward to enhanc-ing the competitiveness of EU aquaculture, pro-vide training and exchange of expertise inside the ERA, increase public awareness on sustaina-bility issues related to the European aquaculture sector, improve the competitiveness and societal acceptance of EU aquaculture and its products and promote the transfer of knowledge, best practices and innovation to European outermost regions.