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The study commissioned by Seas At Risk, Sciaena, Ecologistas en Accion and BUND, shows how the current political economy of fisheries in the European Union favours large scale industrial fisheries to the detriment of small-scale and low-impact fisheries. Small-scale fishers are key players for coastal communities, as they create jobs and are often much more sustainable compared to their larger counterparts.  This sustainability role is critical since fishing is the first driver of marine biodiversity loss. Favouring industrial fisheries rather than small scale and low-impact fisheries is not due to flaws in the current legislation but, rather, to a lack of full implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy which already offers a series of tools to tackle the root problems. NGOs call for a full implementation and enforcement of the Common Fisheries Policy. 

Animal Ask conducted a systematic review on the economics of fish production in European aquaculture, searching over 23,000 scientific publications and industry, government, and NGO reports from countries across Europe to extract economic data and other insights. This report contains the detailed results from this review. By Ren Ryba, PhD

Developed by Chatham House to enable users to explore the fast-evolving dynamics of international trade in natural resources, the sustainability implications of such trade, and the related interdependencies that emerge between importing and exporting countries and regions. The trade data on this site are from the Chatham House Resource Trade Database (CHRTD). The CHRTD is a repository of bilateral trade in natural resources between more than 200 countries and territories. The database includes the monetary values and masses of trade in over 1,350 different types of natural resources and resource products, including agricultural, fishery and forestry products, fossil fuels, metals and other minerals, and pearls and gemstones. It contains raw materials, intermediate products, and by-products.

Fishing communities are leading a global fight to stop the industrial farming of shrimp and fish. They say these farms are toxic for their territories and that the world's food needs can be better met by revitalising wild fisheries and small scale, sustainable aquaculture systems. But they are up against powerful opponents. Industrial aquaculture is a US$300 billion business controlled by large multinational corporations and powerful local businessmen. With the support of governments, they are moving aggressively to not only keep their farms afloat, but to expand production to new territories.

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the taxation of the aquaculture industry worldwide. The report aims to identify the different types of taxes and fees that are levied on the industry, as well as the tax rates and exemptions that apply in different countries. By providing this information, the report can help the aquaculture industry, policymakers and stakeholders understand the tax landscape and make informed decisions that support the sustainable growth of the industry.

The CEO of Dubai-based Aqua Bridge tells IntraFish why the overhaul of a failing bass and bream producer will be 'transformational'.