Thursday, 17 – Saturday, 19 September
With the aim of showcasing the potential of Greek aquaculture and supporting the local economy, the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization, participated as a sponsor and co-organizer of the event entitled “The Sea of Thesprotia Leads Us into the Future: Aquaculture, Place and People on a Shared Journey.” The event took place in Sivota from Thursday, 17 September, to Saturday, 19 September.
Initiated by the Thesprotia Chamber of Commerce, the Thesprotia Aquaculture Farmers’ Association and THES.P.O.A.Y. S.A., the event highlighted the role of aquaculture in the region’s economic development, the sector’s export potential and its contribution to job creation. Discussions also focused on the nutritional value of farmed fish, environmental monitoring and the importance of proper spatial planning for aquaculture facilities.
As part of the event, HAPO hosted a dinner in Sivota featuring farmed fish produced in Thesprotia, in honor of its Members, representatives of participating organizations and invited speakers.
The program concluded with an informative visit to the aquaculture facilities operated by HAPO Members in the Sagiada coastal area. The visit offered participants the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the sector’s production activities and its contribution to the local economy and employment in Thesprotia.
