Guidelines on aquaculture restocking and stock enhancement

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. Specifically, it emphasizes that a responsible and precautionary approach must be followed to minimize the potential impacts of restocking on the environment, wild stocks and capture fisheries. By recommending practical actions to stakeholders, these guidelines aim to support best practices in restocking and stock enhancement in order to prevent any harm to biodiversity, natural habitats, ecosystems and related ecosystem services and to provide decision-makers with a useful tool for policy development.