Support Measures
Financial support
Mitigate the price impact on aquaculture gear and materials composed of more durable materials instead of single use
plastic by a gradual shift in the production of materials by gear producers to facilitate the adaptation of the
aquaculture farmer.
In Spain, synchronize the license renewals that shellfish farmers need from the approving authority and from the Port
Authority
Governments should give financial support if farmers use durable materials (e.g. lower VAT) or implement this in more
stringent regulations.