A family-run oyster and mussel farming business in County Kerry, Ireland, is turning working aquaculture into a coastal visitor attraction, with support from government and EU funding.
“Give shellfish producers a chance, and they’ll give Europe cleaner seas, better jobs and healthier food,” said Addy Risseuw, President of the European Molluscs Producers’ Association (EMPA).
The QUAHOGS Act will establish a research task force to identify the causes of this decline and help East Coast shellfisheries adapt to changing climate conditions.
Early-season snow crab and strong demand for king crab present key opportunities, despite trade challenges, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council.
New cross-party group "seeks to assist a valuable and environmentally friendly industry", amid calls for the UK government to rethink its policy on aquaculture.
