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In the context of this project is described the consumption behavior towards fish and also the level of education about the nutritional value and biology of fish, in secondary school students from the municipal of Agrinion and Echedoros (n-175 students from ages 16 to 18). The data analysis of the questionnaire which has been distributed has shown, that student’s preference for fish is from low to average whereas the fish consumption frequency does not exceed one time per week. The consumed fish species are being chosen by the student’s parents. However, the students showed high preference for big fresh fish without many bones, for domestic origin (Greek), wild caught fish and fish from farming installations. Though showed from none to low preference for processed fish. Most preferable fish species which they like and prefer to consume more often are bream, anchovy, cod, sardine, tuna, sea bass, salmon, smelt, swordfish, mackerel, while in addition the most preferable cooking method is roasting. Students also stated that their education about the nutritional value of fish and their biology are from low to average while their major source of information are their parents, health experts and media (television, internet ).These result will benefit the development of nutritional habits in young consumers in order to increase the consumption of fish and by extension, their health.