Federation of Greek Maricultures

ANNOUNCEMENTS / INITIATIVES

SCIENCE

Launch of the Hellenic Aquaculture Technology & Innovation Platform (HATiP). FGM organised an initial preparatory meeting on the 20th of January 2011 (REPORT in GREEK) and the official launch of the new technology and innovation platform will be organised on the 15th of March 2011 following the work of EATiP with main focus on the main priorities of the Greek and Mediterranean mariculture. You can register here or You can find more info in the HATiP site
Marine Aquaculture Could Feed Growing World Population - ScienceDaily (Dec. 2, 2009) Marine aquaculture could play a large role in feeding humanity in the coming decades, although substantial changes will be needed to reduce its reliance on terrestrial agriculture and other external feed subsidies. Please find more information in http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091201131744.htm

Professor G. Fotis (Veterinary Medicine school–Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki): advises: ‘Prefer aquaculture fish’ (in GREEK) 31.1.2011 - SOURCE: health.in.gr Thessaloniki: Aristotelian University Professor George Fotis advises that ‘Aquaculture fish are safer for the consumer due to thorough monitoring’ and gives consumer advice on tips to estimate fressness of fisheries products.
EFSA gave a positive scientific opinion on the health claim submitted by FGM. This is seen as the first important step to the official approval of the health claim of cultured sea bass and sea bream expected by the EC by the end of 2011.Find more details in the news section

The National Bank of Greece - Report on Aquaculture was publiced on the 27th of April 2010. Please find more information in GREEK in http://www.naftemporiki.gr/news/cstory.asp?id=1808293 - Full report available in GREEK (www.nbg.gr)
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean of F.A.O met in TITANIA HOTEL in Athens between 14th -17th of April 2010. Please find more information in http://151.1.154.86/GfcmWebSite/GFCM/34/docs.html
FINEFISH 6th NEWSLETTER - Present and future status of Mediterranean fry production by Mrs Pavlina Pavlidou. Please find more information in http://www.aquamedia.org/FileLibrary/14/FF_newsletter_issue06.pdf

Healthy Heart with omega 3 fatty acids (14/5/2010 – VASILIS IGNATIADIS – www.ethnos.gr) One gram omega 3 fatty acids per day could prevent heart disease and reduce significantly mortality in heart attack patients or heart failure patients. These international broad scientific research findings were presented in the 9^th North Greece Cardiology Conference in Thessaloniki. (Article in GREEK)

‘Interactions between Aquaculture and the Environment’ Aquaculture and the Environment’ is the first in a collection of guides of IUCN, FEAP and the General Secretariat for Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain (MAPA) that together will make up the guidelines for the development of sustainable aquaculture, and is devoted to the interaction between aquaculture practices and the environment. This guide does not address the interaction with other human activities taking place in the same environment. It addresses finfish and shellfish culture, but mainly focuses on finfish aquaculture, and specifically cage culture. GUIDE

FGM organises the FARMER's Day during the AE2011 conference in Rhodes in October 2011 FInd more information in the news section
Reporter: Boosting fish production 26.6.2010 - SOURCE – http://www.europarltv.europa.eu Europeans are eating more fish, but Europe’s fish farms are stagnating, despite a Commission initiative. How can we fix this conundrum? Is the Commission’s strategy part of the problem? Duration: 04 mins / Date: 25/6/10
Fishing for Answers 17.6.2010 - SOURCE – http://www.europarltv.europa.eu The EU imports over 60% of its farmed fish. Cutting red tape may boost fish farm output, but are there hidden costs? Duration: 1 min Date: 17/6/1
Announcement of the 4th Stakeholder meeting of the European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform in Brussels on the 23rd of June 2010

The objectives of our Federation include:

Constant sustainable development of marine aquaculture as a key development sector at national and international level
Enhancement of competitiveness with respect to the environment and the consumer
Sustainable management of marine aquatic resources
Protection of the high quality of fish farming environment
Conservation of social positive impact in remote areas with limited alternative options for development and support of regional and national economies
Commitment on quality assurance of the final product
Enhancement and further development of consumer trust on the quality of mariculture fish.
Information of consumers on the high dietary value and the importance of mariculture fish for our health and wellbeing

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