About Usaquaexcel3 0 Aims To Further Boost The Eu Aquaculture Sector By Expanding The Transnational Access Programme To Support More External Research Teams Collaborating With Its High Quality Facilitiesproviding Free Training Courses On The Latest Topics And Ensuring Research Is Aligned With Industry Needsaquaexcel3 0 Builds On The Previous Aquaexcelfp7And Aquaexcel2020H2020Projects And Aims To Develop New Tools To Keep Pace With Rapid Scientific Development And Add Value To Existing Tools And Resources To Benefit All Usersit Continues To Have Fish As Its Main Targetbut Also Includes Shellfish And Macroalgae Research To Push Towards Lower Trophic Level Aquaculturethe Challenge Aquaculture Now Provides Over Half Of Seafood For Human Consumption Worldwide The Sector Continues To Grow Annually To Meet Global Demand And Is The Fastest Growing Animal Production Sectorhoweverwithin The Euaquaculture Production Is Still Laggingwith A High Dependency On Imported Fish Remainingshifting Consumer Preferencesgrowing Welfare Concernsnew Standardsand Climate Change Are Also Affecting The Industrythe Sector S Sustainable Growth Can Only Be Achieved Through Efficient And Responsible Production Of High Value Fish Productsfor The Eu To Maintain Its Global Leadership In Aquaculture Research And Sustainable Development Of The Sectorbetter Translation Of Research Excellence Into Innovation And Industrial Growth Is Needed Disclaimer This Project Has Received Funding From The European Union S Horizon 2020 Research And Innovation Programme Under Grant Agreement No871108Aquaexcel3 0 This Output Reflects Only The Author S View And The European Commission Cannot Be Held Responsible For Any Use That May Be Made Of The Information Contained Therein
