Knowledge measures

Extreme weather conditions demand extra precautionary measures related to the type and design of equipment used, the location of the farms and operational procedures.

Materials and design Materials and design

Photo: Torsten Dederichs Photo: Torsten Dederichs

Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

North

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • Additional incentives from the government to invest in more durable materials and alternative solutions are lacking.

  • Designers and manufacturers of aquaculture equipment are not sufficiently aware and motivated to seek alternative materials that would make their products more resistant and less polluting.

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

Related Good Practice:

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