1. What is aquaculture?

Aquaculture is the farming of fish, shellfish and other aquatic organisms in a controlled environment. It can take place at sea, in lagoons or in tanks, and involves supporting the growth of species from birth through to sale.

Unlike wild fishing, which depends on available natural resources, aquaculture allows production to be controlled and ensures a steady supply of seafood.

Today, it accounts for a significant share of the world’s food supply and plays a key role in the future of marine resources.

2. Why is aquaculture essential today?

Demand for seafood continues to grow, while wild fish stocks are reaching their limits. In this context, aquaculture is emerging as a sustainable solution to meet food needs while protecting the oceans.

But not all aquaculture is the same.

Some intensive farming practices can affect the environment if they are not properly managed. That’s why moving towards more responsible models has become essential.

3. How can aquaculture be made responsible?

Aquaculture is responsible when it incorporates practices that respect the environment, animals and ecosystems.

This is based on several fundamental principles:

Protecting water quality and natural habitats

Managing stocking densities to ensure fish welfare

Using sustainable, carefully controlled feed

Minimising our impact on local biodiversity

Ensuring full product traceability

4. Responsible aquaculture in practice

At Gloria Maris, responsible aquaculture isn’t just a concept—it’s part of our everyday reality.

We farm our fish in the Mediterranean, in a thriving natural environment, while taking care to preserve marine ecosystems. Every stage of farming is designed to ensure both product quality and respect for the environment.

From site selection to farm management, everything is done to ensure sustainable and transparent production.

5. Our commitments to sustainable production

Our approach is based on strong commitments:\



• Offshore farms that benefit from naturally renewed water
• Carefully managed stocking densities for fish welfare
• Carefully selected feed
• Full traceability, from hatchery to consumer
• Ongoing monitoring of water quality and ecosystems

These choices ensure products that are both responsibly produced and delicious.

6. Doing our part: producing better every day

Being a responsible aquaculture producer means continually improving. At Gloria Maris, that means:

• Continuously improving our practices
• Reducing our environmental impact
• Innovating for more sustainable production
• Making a long-term commitment that goes beyond industry standards

Every decision and every action matters. In our own way, we’re helping build an aquaculture industry that is more respectful, more transparent and more committed to high standards.