"Aquaculture is the farming and marketing of freshwater or marine plants and animals in a controlled environment avoiding the harmful effects of nature. Due to the depletion of world fisheries stocks, aquaculture is today the only alternative to make a significant contribution to the world’s aquatic food supply and to become an important provider of food for the world’s growing population. Aquaculture also has a social dimension providing for an alternative livelihood and thus has an important role in the alleviation of poverty in the world. Consequently, in the same way that agriculture has replaced the gathering of wild plants and livestock breeding has replaced hunting, aquaculture is supplementing fishing in order to save the endangered seas."

Aquamedia is a focus for accurate and up-to-date information about aquaculture.

Aquamedia is being developed by the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) and is also supported by important businesses that operate in the aquaculture sector.

The FEAP is composed of 31 National Aquaculture Associations from 22 European Nations that contribute more than 1.2 million tons of fish to the European markets. The members of the Federation of European Aquaculture wish to thank the many organisations and individuals who are involved in the development and management of aquaculture for supporting the development of Aquamedia.

All who are involved with the development of this important initiative hope that you enjoy your visit to Aquamedia.

Statement by the President of F.E.A.P. 

Statement by the President of FEAP