REMCAP Workshop – Maritime Autonomous Systems Offshore aquaculture Frederico Ferreira Cork, Ireland 23 rd September 2015 FÓRUM OCEANO Associação da Economia do Mar

FÓRUM OCEANO Associação da Economia do Mar 135 Partners, from different sectors of Sea Economy

Frederico Ferreira, Cork, 23 rd September FÓRUM OCEANO AQUACULTURE is one of the 5 pillars from the Blue Growth Strategy “The Commission intends to boost aquaculture through the Common Fisheries Policy reform, and has published Strategic Guidelines presenting common priorities and general objectives at EU level.”  European Union aquaculture produces around 1.25 million tonnes, with a total value of EUR 3.6 billion. [Almost all of EU aquaculture production is consumed in Europe]  Its share of total world aquaculture production is 1.5 % (8 th ) in terms of volume and just under 4 % (7 th ) in terms of value.  Origin of aquaculture products consumed in the EU: 43% from EU; 57% Non-EU countries [Norway is the EU’s principal supplier ]  “In Europe, aquaculture accounts for about 20% of fish production and directly employs some people. EU aquaculture is renowned for its high quality, sustainability and consumer protection standards.” Aquaculture & Blue Growth

Frederico Ferreira, Cork, 23 rd September FÓRUM OCEANO  Global aquaculture production has grown by an average 8% per year for the last decade; production within the EU has decreased by approximately 10%  Europe requires a sustainable aquaculture sector capable of contributing to the current and future global demands for seafood. [23.1 kg per person - Average Seafood consumption per year in the EU ]  Lack of available maritime space for aquaculture activities should be overcome by identifying the most suitable sites  The production of farmed aquatic animals and the development of farming equipment must be supported by the most advanced R&D as well as innovative technology Aquaculture demands Testa e Cunhas Feufar

Frederico Ferreira, Cork, 23 rd September FÓRUM OCEANO Advantages:  Higher production due to increased fish density capacity  Optimal environmental conditions for a wide variety of species  Animals less prone to disease  Reduction in environmental impacts  Fewer user conflicts  Significant economical and environmental benefits of multi-use platforms Offshore Aquaculture Tropos

Frederico Ferreira, Cork, 23 rd September FÓRUM OCEANO Technological Challenges:  Offshore technology (i.e. cage design, construction materials)  Maintenance and operations (i.e. technology for remote fish husbandry, feeding control software, autonomous feeding systems, fish processing, monitoring of water quality)  R&D strategy, technology capacity, innovative solutions and business model for multi-use off-shore platforms  Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) systems such as finfish- seaweed-bivalves, as part of the solution for bio mitigation Offshore Aquaculture Tropos © Denis Lacroix, Ifremer and Malo Lacroix

Frederico Ferreira, Cork, 23 rd September FÓRUM OCEANO Offshore Aquaculture Self-propelled & self positioning mobile cages

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