A Greek tragedy looms large

The dire state of many Mediterranean sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and sea bream (Sparus aurata) producing countries’ economies is testing most producers, but nowhere more so than in Greece.

In production terms, Greece has always been the world’s bass and bream powerhouse. However, a domestic banking system that’s failing to support the country’s aquaculture sector, along with increased competition from rival nations and the resultant increase in total global output is taking its toll.


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