The government also hopes to ultimately treble the investments made in the sector from €58 million to nearly €150 million.
This growth is hoped to be achieved through the entry into force of a set of measures, reports Publico.
Minister Ana Paula Vitorino says that expectations are more realistic than ambitious given the huge growth potential of the sector.
The Aquaculture + plan seeks to show the commitment of the government to overcoming the problems that prevent the emergence of more entrepreneurs in the industry.
"There is a high demand in the EU for seafood and therefore room for a growth in exports. It is also important to reduce our own imports," the minister said.
