In the EU, aquaculture production is an important economic activity in many coastal and continental regions but has remained stable in recent years in sharp contrast with worldwide trends.
Vesiviljelus on ELi paljudes ranniku- ja sisemaapiirkondades oluline majandustegevus, kuid vastupidiselt suundumustele mujal maailmas on see viimastel aastatel püsinud muutumatuna.