Guidelines

The aim of this document is to offer guidance which would facilitate the knowledge and implementation of EU legislation underpinning Natura 2000 in relation to aquaculture activities. The guidelines mainly focus on the implementation of the...

This guide sets out the basic rules on how to use the ASC logo on product packaging, restaurant menus, fish counters and promotional material.

This guide is a collection of concepts and practical information aimed at facilitating the establishment of allocated zones for aquaculture (AZAs) in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. It provides detailed information on the process involved in the...

This toolkit contains a series of factsheets introducing the concept of allocated zones for aquaculture (AZA) and presenting a kit of useful tools for the identification, establishment and management of an AZA. The aim is to share existing knowledge...

An initial analysis of relevant actors was conducted in the AQUA-LIT project with the overall aim to gain a better understanding of the various actors relevant in the context of marine aquaculture litter and advise an effective stakeholder engagement...

This guide consists of five practical factsheets providing information, ideas and examples of how FLAGs can better integrate aquaculture into their area:

Aquatic genetic resources (AqGR) play a crucial role in contributing to global food security and nutrition, as well as sustainable livelihoods. However, in various international fora, most FAO members have highlighted the limitations and constraints...

How can FLAGs be actively involved in designing and implementing an inclusive local resource management process, and what role could they play in this process? How can FLAGs help make local activities more sustainable and contribute to protecting the...

This new guide describes the application of spatial technology to improve disaster risk management (DRM) within the aquaculture sector. DRM requires interrelated actions and activities to ensure early warning, prevention, preparedness, response and...

The ecosystem approach to aquaculture provides the conceptual guideline to spatial planning and management. This publication describes the three major steps in spatial planning and management, namely, zoning, site selection and design of an...

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...