Knowledge measures

Campaigns might aim to improve aquaculture farmer’s understanding of the impacts of littering with the objective of reducing litter rates, aim to reduce the amount of ALDFG, focus on broader impacts of marine plastics, with the aim of encouraging a) aquaculture farmers to take up available SUP alternatives, or start using mulit-use items instead; b) designers to increase research on alternatives and c) producers to financially support these efforts.

Research and awareness Research and awareness

Photo: Mariana Mata-Lara Photo: Mariana Mata-Lara

Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

Baltic

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • Lack of funding

  • National responsible authorities may have to convince other sectorial agencies to organise such a campaign; lack of horizontal governance and communication.

Related Good Practice:

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