Strategic drive to boost sustainable aquaculture

A public consultation on a draft National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development has been launched.

It is proposing 24 actions and initiatives to boost the industry’s sustainable growth. The reformed Common Fisheries Policy requires member states to prepare multi- annual national strategic plans to drive the development of aquaculture.

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said the draft plan has been prepared in that context. He said aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry with rapid expansion opportunities. These are to meet the ever-growing seafood demand arising from population growth and increased consumption in Asia.