The Minister of the Sea, Marta Villaverde, presented the department's accounts for 2027 to the Parliament of Galicia today, including associated bodies and centers. The overall investment reaches €262.4 million, a historic high, with an increase of €10.2 million compared to 2026. The Ministry's specific budget amounts to €234.8 million, a 4.05% rise.
The competitiveness program for fishing and aquaculture totals €78.3 million. It includes new aid to modernize shellfish rafts and fleets, improve safety, and promote sustainability. The Shellfish Recovery Plan will receive an additional €10 million, bringing the total for the sector to approximately €23 million, along with support for fishing guilds affected by storms and research projects.
Funding for the regulation of production and markets increases by 13.72%, reaching €43.3 million. Of this, €19.7 million is allocated to the processing industry (purification plants, canneries) and €14.5 million to promotion and commercialization, including campaigns and participation in trade fairs.
Sustainable development of fishing zones will receive €21.6 million, primarily for Local Action Groups of the Fishing Sector (GALP). The Galician Coast Guard Service will have over €37.6 million to ensure its 24/7 operation, including the acquisition of new vessels.
Fisheries education will be allocated €12.9 million to enhance professional qualifications and facilitate generational renewal. The Marine Research Center (CIMA) will increase its budget to over €5.3 million, and the INTECMAR Agency will approach €6.8 million.
Finally, Portos de Galicia will increase its budget to nearly €36 million for the modernization of infrastructure and facilities at the 122 autonomous ports it manages, focusing on energy efficiency and decarbonization.
