Iceland’s Blue Economy in Transition
by Priyal Shah, International Aquafeed and Fish Farming Technology
For centuries, Iceland's identity has been shaped by the sea. Fisheries remain one of the country's most important industries, supporting coastal communities, driving exports and contributing...
Africa’s Aquaculture Powerhouse at a Turning Point
by Dr Mahmoud Abdel-Hady, Aquaculture Consultant, Egypt and Prof Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed, Oceanography Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt
Egypt has evolved from a modest fish producer into Africa's largest aquaculture contributor and one of...
Greek Aquaculture at a Crossroads, From traditional to industrial maturity
by Diogo Thomaz, Managing Partner, Oraseas, Greece
Greek aquaculture remains one of the pillars of Mediterranean fish production, with sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and sea bream (Sparus aurata) forming the backbone of a sector that is both export-oriented and...
Spotlighting Key Greek Aquaculture Players
by Priyal Shah, International Aquafeed and Fish Farming Technology
Greece strengthened its position as one of the European Union’s leading aquaculture nations in 2024, producing 127,493 tonnes of farmed aquatic organisms and accounting for 12.6 percent of total...
Scotland’s Aquaculture Sector, Steady Growth, Strategic Challenges
by Asief Aliyar, International Aquafeed & Fish Farming Technology
Scotland's salmon farming sector continues to hold a significant global position, yet producers face a complex regulatory landscape and mounting environmental pressures that will shape the industry's trajectory...
Technological Innovation Shapes Danish Aquaculture,Sustainability Drives Global Technology Supply
by Martin Winkel Lilleoere, Head of Fish Tech, Danish Export Association, Denmark
Denmark has developed a strong international position as a supplier of aquaculture technology and system design. Driven by strict environmental regulation and a focus...
Portuguese Aquaculture : Food Security, Climate Change and the Urgency to Act
by Pedro Pousão-Ferreira, President of the Board, S2AQUAcoLAB, Portugal.
Portugal is one of the European countries with the highest per capita consumption of fish and seafood, at an average of close to 60 kg per person per year. Representing an annual national...
Aquaculture in USA: Advancing a Stable and Diverse Future
by Maria Smithson, Director of Membership and Marketing, National Aquaculture Association, USA
Aquaculture is one of the most diverse production sectors in the global economy. In the United States, it supports food systems, ornamental fish markets, restoration...
Vietnam’s Aquaculture and Mariculture: Current Dynamics and Future Prospects
by Joly Ghanawi, Editorial Contributor, International Aquafeed, UK
Aquaculture in Vietnam has evolved into one of the nation’s most dynamic food-producing sectors, playing a central role in economic restructuring, rural livelihoods and national food security. Over several decades, the country...
Sustainable Growth of New Zealand Aquaculture, Mussels, Oysters and Salmon Driving Innovation
by Joly Ghanawi, Editorial Contributor, International Aquafeed, UK
Aquaculture in New Zealand is one of the country’s most valuable and sustainable primary industries, contributing significantly to regional economies and export growth. In 2023 the sector...
