Knowledge measures

If offshore cultivation can be replaced by nearshore production, this would be beneficial to reduce the impact of the harsh offshore environment that can cause accidental losses.

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Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

North

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • There is a lack of timely and efficient communication on new offshore installations. Therefore, seafarers (fishing boats, recreational vessels...) are not always aware of new installations at sea, for example in the case when a new zone is restricted for shipping due to aquaculture activities. In the past, this has led to the destruction of aquaculture installations when ships sailed in restricted aquaculture zones.

  • The design of equipment is not always adapted to offshore environments or stormy weather.

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