Purpose: Fish is a delicate and valuable source of protein, and aquaculture is expected to provide the required amount of fish needed at reasonable prices. Packaging is a vital stage to preserve hygiene, quality and freshness of aquaculture products...
Aquaculture is related to environmental impacts, both locally and globally. The purpose of this study was to identify environmental hotspots linked to fish feeds of various granulations, in seabass and meagre farming using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)...
This Directive (EU) 2011/92 relates to the environmental assessment of public and private projects which are likely to have a significant impact on the environment. These projects include, among many others, aquaculture projects.
This Directive (EU) 2010/75 lays down the rules on prevention and control of pollution arising from industrial activities; as well as on prevention or reduction of emissions into air, water and land. These industrial activities include, among many...
This Regulation (EU) 1143/2014 lays down the rules to prevent, limit and mitigate the negative impact on biodiversity caused by the [intentional and unintentional] introduction and spread of invasive alien species within the Union.
This Regulation (EU) 708/2007 establishes a framework governing aquaculture practices regarding alien and locally absent species. It aims at assessing and minimising the possible impact these have on aquatic habitats, therefore contributing to the...
This Directive (EEC) 92/43 aims at ensuring the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora in the European territory. It establishes a framework that helps Member States design and implement measures to maintain and/or restore...
This Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 defines good environmental status of marine waters, and lays down criteria, specifications and standardised methods for their monitoring and assessment.
This Directive (EU) 2008/56 establishes a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. It aims to protect the marine ecosystem and biodiversity upon which human health and marine-related economic and social activities...
This Directive (EU) 2000/6 establishes a framework for Community action in the field of water policy for the protection of aquatic ecosystems in inland surface waters, transitional waters, coastal waters, and groundwater.