Support measures

Permits for aquaculture installations should take into account the local conditions

Technical support Technical support

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Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

Baltic

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • Lack of political will or administrative resources to adapt existing licensing.

  • There exists a range of permission systems but nothing foresees a standardized licensing procedure to prevent plastic items used for the aquaculture facilties.

Related Good Practice:

P&R GP1.2

Flexible permits adapted to local conditions

Mussel larvae collector lines in Denmark and Germany have to be taken out of the sea between 1st of March to 1st of November to prevent potential loss due to harsh weather conditions. This is already settled during the licensing process.