This publication presents guidelines prepared and adopted by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) with a view to supporting responsible restocking and stock enhancement practices in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea...

This publication presents guidelines prepared and adopted by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) to assess and minimize the possible impacts from the use of non-indigenous species in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea...

This manual presents detailed information about the rearing practices of Black Sea turbot (Scophthalmus maximus). It provides an introduction into the status of the turbot aquaculture sector, as well as the necessary environmental conditions for...

GLOBALG.A.P. is a brand of smart farm assurance solutions developed by FoodPLUS GmbH in Cologne, Germany, with cooperation from producers, retailers, and other stakeholders from across the food industry. These solutions include a range of standards...

This document lists the 32 recognised aquaculture producer organisations (POs) under the Regulation (EU) 1379/2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products. POs are key for producers - particularly for small-scale...

The ASC Standards set strict requirements for responsible farming, which encourage seafood. The standards define criteria designed to validate the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of the aquaculture sector. These standards have...

The following Best Aquaculture Practices Standards apply to all aquaculture hatchery and nursery facilities that produce eggs and/or juvenile aquatic animals for live transfer to other aquaculture facilities and to all species for which BAP farm...

This factsheet provides data and information to facilitate the assessment of aquaculture growth potential in Italy. It relies on official data and statistics readily available to the public. Some important dimensions such as aquaculture’s...

This publication presents guidelines to improve the social acceptability of the aquaculture sector in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Specifically, it identifies the governance, environmental, economic, social and ethical aspects that could...

Many forms of aquaculture, particularly shellfish farming, are beneficial to the planet. They create new marine ecosystems and capture carbon, alongside many other benefits.
To ensure the sustainability credentials of ASC certified seafood, the ASC...