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Galicia invests €43 million to boost next-generation aquaculture across three leading companies

Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 7 October 2025 | Galicia invests €43 million in Seafood Legacy, Stolt Sea Farm and Aquacría Arousa to drive sustainable aquaculture

Conselleira Mar - Xunta de Galicia

The Xunta de Galicia, the regional government of Galicia in north-western Spain, has formalised a landmark investment of €43.26 million aimed at driving the modernisation and expansion of marine aquaculture – a move that underscores the region’s ambition to consolidate its position as a European leader in sustainable and technologically advanced production.

As announced in Monday’s meeting of the regional government, the Consellería do Mar, which is the Galician Ministry of the Sea responsible for fisheries, aquaculture and maritime affairs, has approved this package of grants for three strategic projects that will be key to enhancing the sector’s competitiveness.

The capital injection is directed towards companies with a clear focus on innovation, highlighting the growing importance of Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) and high-efficiency production.

The largest of the projects is that of Seafood Legacy Spain SLU, which will receive €25 million to build the “Seafood Burela” marine farm. This next-generation facility incorporates advanced production technologies that, in practice, redefine efficiency in marine fish farming.

In parallel, Stolt Sea Farm SA, an international leader in the farming of turbot and sole, will receive €13.29 million to implement eight projects focused on improving the infrastructure and sustainability of its existing production centres – a large-scale optimization process that strengthens its leadership in responsible aquaculture.

Meanwhile, the modernization of Aquacría Arousa SL stands as a key indicator of future trends. Backed by €4.96 million, the company will upgrade its closed-loop (RAS) facility dedicated to sole production, reinforcing its commitment to energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This move is particularly significant, as RAS represents the future of land-based aquaculture, providing biosecure control and stable production throughout the year.

These investments are not random; the form part of the Galician Government’s broader strategy to align the sector with the objectives of the Blue Growth agenda and the EU’s ecological and digital transition goals. With this financial support the XUnta seeks to lower technological barriers, attract private investment, and foster the creation of high-skilled jobs in coastal areas.

Officials from the regional government emphasised that “Galician aquaculture is a fundamental pillar of our blue economy, and these investments will allow us to advance in innovation, animal welfare, and sustainability.”