Species Guide

European Seabass

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

It is euryhaline, meaning it can tolerate a wide range of salinities, from freshwater to marine waters.

Adaptations

High resistance to temperature changes, facilitating farming in diverse conditions.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based recirculation systems (RAS) or saltwater ponds.

Grow-out farming systems

Primarily conducted in open sea floating cages or intensive coastal ponds.

Coastal regions of the eastern Atlantic, from Norway to Senegal, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.
Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy, Croatia.

One of the key species in Mediterranean aquaculture, highly demanded for its white meat, mild flavor, and culinary versatility.

  • Skin: Occasionally processed for collagen extraction.
  • Fishmeal and by-products: Utilized in animal feed.
Highly appreciated grilled, baked, in stews, in salt crust, or as fresh or frozen fillets.