Legislation measures

Introduce a tax on less environmentally friendly aquaculture equipment, ideally at EU level, to create incentives for avoiding SUP items. Organise awareness campaigns to gain public understanding and support.

Policy Policy

Photo: Markus Spiske Photo: Markus Spiske

Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

Baltic

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • No higher taxes on small and cheap disposable plastic gear items are raised, lowering the motivation of farmers to keep and recover them or use alternative materials.

  • Lack of political willingness or administrative resources to implemant changes.

Related Good Practice:

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