Guidelines

Aquaculture governance is the set of processes by which a jurisdiction manages its resources with respect to aquaculture, its stakeholders participate in making and implementing decisions affecting the sector, government personnel are accountable to...

This guide provides an overview of what you can expect during each stage of the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard audit process. We hope it will help to ensure that your seaweed farm or wild harvest operation audit is efficient and effective, and give you the...

The overall aim of this document is to offer practical guidance which will facilitate the implementation of the Water Framework Directive and Marine Strategy Framework Directive in the context of the development of sustainable aquaculture. More...

Ineffective communication has been highlighted as an area that contributes both directly and indirectly to many bottlenecks and issues found in the current aquaculture licencing process in member states. Poor communication has been identified with...

Member states should actively support the development of public information platforms to provide a portal of information to assist with a broader understanding of aquaculture. These platforms should provide information which is factual, current...

This tool is developed in response to a survey of the aquaculture industry across EU member states. The top issues identified in the survey relate to legislation, regulation and licensing of the industry, in particular, the aquaculture consenting...

Many of the issues associated with the aquaculture sector are a result of poor spatial planning. The suitability of a location for aquaculture is determined by many factors including biological, environmental, social and regulatory issues...

Many of the issues associated with the aquaculture sector are a result of poor spatial planning.
The suitability of a location for aquaculture is determined by many factors including biological, environmental, social and regulatory issues...

The key tool for regulation of the aquaculture sector is through the Aquaculture Licence and the consenting process. An aquaculture licence, or proxy for such, is generally required for a person to engage in aquaculture activities, and the licence...

Stakeholders believe that the most effective way to assist in aquaculture regulation and licensing is by having one contact person for the producer, with whom they can interact directly throughout the pre-application and application process. The...