Aquaculture & Fishing

Aquaculture and fishing are important food sectors in Greece and are closely associated with the country’s extensive island chains and territorial waters. About two-thirds of Greek seafood is produced from aquaculture and the remaining third from commercial fishing. Greece is one of the leaders in aquaculture production of Mediterranean species at the European and international level.

Greek aquaculture produces 100,000 tons of fish a year in more than 300 facilities around the country. As a leading producer of Mediterranean fish, the aquaculture industry has seen a spurt of foreign investment and consolidation in recent years, and is a top exporter in the F&B sector.

Great care is taken in the Greek aquaculture industry to produce fish responsibly and in line with European Union regulations, for the best consumer experience.

The main varieties produced are Sea Bream and Sea Bass, native to the Aegean and prized for their lovely flavor and smooth texture. Other varieties include Meagre, a very tender fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, Pagrus Major, with a lovely red color and mellow flavor, and Amberjack.