The bet on inland aquacultureindoor farms where species such as rainbow trout or sturgeon are raised, among other species, represent a commitment to local development closely linked to sustainability.
Almost half of the fish consumed in Spain comes from this type of exploitation on fish farms, both at sea and on landand represents one of the commitments to guarantee supply and current demand.
A product with less environmental footprint than its foreign competitors, which travels far fewer kilometers than imported productswhich guarantees freshness and is committed to the development of the territories affected by Empty Spain.
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In this context, Acuícola de España, a project that brings together the Spanish aquaculture sector dedicated to the sustainable cultivation of fish and algae in seas and rivers, organized in Zaragoza the II International Conference on Aquaculture, Sustainability and Local Developmentunder the title Aquaculture in my city, yes or no?
The main objective of this meeting was to inform representatives of public institutions and regional and local authorities of the role of Spanish aquaculture, and more particularly continental aquaculture.
Aquaculture of Spain highlights that it is a “key activity not only in the economic and social development of the rural areas, but also like essential source of essential foods to maintain a healthy eatingbecause “without aquaculture, there would be no fresh, quality fish for everyone”, one of the main ones put forward by its promoters.
Prestigious speakers
The event had the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, notably with the help of the head of the aquaculture sector, Julián García Baena, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, which highlighted that aquaculture is a strategic sector for the Ministry.
During the meeting, other internationally renowned speakers also participated, such as the head of aquaculture at the University FAO General Fisheries Commission for the MediterraneanHoussam Hamza.
The head of this organization indicated that aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector in the world, which makes it an opportunity, but also an obligation, “if we want to feed everyone”.
Blue economy
For his part, the popularizer specialized in circular economy and creator of the blue economy concept, Gunter Pauli, defined the role of aquaculture as essential for sustainable global developmentan activity with a multiplier effect which makes it a driving force in the local economy.
Finally, the gastronomic part was headlined by Quique Dacosta, three-star Michelin chef, and Eduardo Salanova, Michelin-starred chef, who will close the day with a live culinary show.
In order to deepen the field of inland aquaculture, it was also carried out paid a visit to an aquaculture facility located in VozmedianoSoria.
During the visit, those responsible for the aquaculture facility explained in detail the particularities of the natural environment where the activity takes place and what the environment looks like. river fish farming process.
166 establishments in Spain
Spain is undoubtedly an ideal country for aquaculture, thanks to its climate and his hydrographic wealth. Among the natural resources, the nine major rivers stand out where continental aquaculture develops, or in other words, the freshwater farming of river species such as rainbow trout or sturgeon.
Concretely, Spain counts in total 166 establishments dedicated to continental aquaculture distributed throughout the national territory (Aragon, Castile and León, Galicia, Andalusia, Catalonia, La Rioja, Castile-La Mancha and Asturias).
It is for this reason that the Aragonese capital was chosen to celebrate these days in which experiences and reflections were shared on the importance of the development of this activity which offers development opportunities to local communitiesat the same time contributing to reducing the depopulation of rural areas.
Sustainable aquaculture
In the words of Javier Ojeda, director of APROMAR, the Spanish Association of Aquaculture Companies and which works for completely sustainable aquaculture, “lInland aquaculture is essential in our countrynot only because they constitute an obvious lever for local development, but also because they contribute to the protection of our natural environments.
Ojeda adds that “from the sector we are committed to continuing to support innovation continue to be a reference for quality And sustainability global.
