Support measures

Cooperation between gear producers and knowledge institutions can be mutually beneficial. A risk analysis previous to buying specific gear is important. The type of materials and coatings used is also important and is still being understudied.

Support for education, communication and awareness-raising Support for education, communication and awareness-raising

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Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

North

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • Guidelines and specifications for different types of materials and equipment are lacking. A difference should be made between consumables; i.e. single or short use materials and durables; i.e. long use materials.

  • Research and innovation activities do not support sufficiently the aquaculture developments, e.g. cooperation with universities doing material research including their impact on the environment.

  • The sector needs more information exchange and dialogue (e.g. workshops, trainings, forums, common toolboxes, free best practice guidelines, etc.).

  • A proactive approach of individual producers to change the design of their products or prevent the use of specific plastics is mostly lacking.

  • A leadership within the entire sector to better implement innovative solutions of waste management (i.e. common sourcing/ funding/monitoring/best practice replication, etc.) is missing.

Related Good Practice:

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