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...

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 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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...