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Currently there is a low level of recognition of the contribution that MB can make to the performance of the sector within policies at the EU level. The main emphasis has been on more traditional technological constraints, competition and regulation and legal constraints204. There is a need to ensure within policies that aquaculture development is better embedded in CFP, MSFD, WFD and other policies and that the role of MB is considered within this. Table 0.22 Drivers of MB in the aquaculture sector Existing Drivers A growing market Strong demand for technical innovations Organic and nature orientated consumer needs Drive to reduce production costs and increase efficiencies Knowledge about marine living resources Research facilities Highly developed SME landscape Knowledge and technology base Current extent +++ +++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ +++ strong, ++ medium, + small, ↑supporting drivers Table 0.23 Barriers of MB in the aquaculture sector Existing Barriers Sources of raw materials Regulations Recognition of the value of innovation within the sector Public perceptions of the risks associated with biotechnology in the sector Financing, venture capital, high costs of innovative techniques and products Recognition within policy of the contribution that MB can make within the sector to improved sustainability Recognition of the contribution that MB can make to the competitiveness and productivity of the sector Attractiveness of the sector in compared to pharma or medical product sector Current extent ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ barriers evolving in absence of measures ++ +++ ++ ++ ++ ++ barriers evolving with successful measures + ↓ + ↓ + ↓ ++ + ↓ + ↓ Drivers evolving in absence of measures +++ +++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ Drivers evolving with successful measures +++ +++ ++ +++ ↑ +++ ↑ +++ ↑ +++ ↑ +++ ↑ ++ ++ + ↓ +++ +++ +++strong, ++medium, +small, ↓suppressing barriers ++ ↓ 204 e.g. Bostock, J., Murray, F., Muir, J., Telfer, T., Lane, A., Papanikos, N., Papegeorgiou, P. and Alday-Sanz, V. (2009) European aquaculture competitiveness: limitations and possible strategies. Report prepared for the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries Study in support of Impact Assessment work on Blue Biotechnology 153

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