Guidelines

The Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) provide a comprehensive framework with technical advice for policymakers and stakeholders at all levels (international, regional, national and local) on how to expand and intensify aquaculture...

This document provides comprehensive strategies for the ex situ conservation of sturgeon species, focusing on their biology, life history, and habitat requirements. It outlines best practices for recovery efforts, including breeding programs, habitat...

This technical paper describes a multidimensional solutions (MDS) approach to reduce food loss and waste (FLW), which, whilst more challenging to apply, is felt will likely lead to more successful interventions. An overview of the MDS concept and a...

This guidance document provides fish farmers with an overview of EU legislation on animal health and climate change, along with guidance on disease-preventive measures. In addition, it explores innovative approaches to fostering a more resilient...

This practical manual aims to facilitate the understanding and use of geographic information system (GIS) for the planning and management of aquaculture in Mediterranean and Black Sea countries. Designed as a step-by-step guide for all stakeholders...

The Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) are a set of shared and agreed principles and practices that all countries can use to transform their domestic aquaculture industries while collectively building a future in which the sector will be...

This guide is centered on the welfare of sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), a vital species in Spanish aquaculture. It aggregates best practices in animal welfare, highlighting the biological characteristics of the fish, operational welfare indicators...

This guide delves into the welfare of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata), a crucial species in Spanish aquaculture. It explores topics ranging from the biological characteristics of sea bream to operational welfare indicators, critical points in...

Rooted in regenerative principles, the guide emphasises small-scale, low-impact aquaculture practices that restore marine ecosystems while producing valuable crops such as seaweed and shellfish. It covers essential topics including site selection...

The guidebook provides guidance on possible types of aquaculture co-management, as well as strategic and operational goals and best practices for aquaculture co-management. Guidance is also provided for implementing, monitoring and evaluating...

The Commission has prepared this guide to promote simplified access to information on funding, and better identify which funds can be used to support the energy transition of EU fisheries and aquaculture. This comprehensive guide caters to a wide...

Socioeconomic data are an asset to support Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP). Collecting and analysing these data can offer valuable insights into human activities in marine areas and how MSP may affect or be affected by them. However, the ability to...

The process of Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) requires the collection of spatial data and information related to a great variety of issues and processes. This document presents the conceptual framework proposed to be applied to identify and...

This background document, developed by the EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism (AAM), has been designed to provide an overview and description of the available funding programmes that could finance projects in the field of aquaculture. The document...

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 guidance document for Progressive Management Pathway for Aquaculture Biosecurity (PMP/AB) application contains the rationale, vision, mission, scope, goals and benefits of the PMP/AB. The four stages of the PMP/AB are described in detail...

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...

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...

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...