News » CCB statement on sustainable aquaculture in the Baltic Sea region

14.03.2014

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CCB member organisations has worked together to create a statementon what the potential and limits to growth the aquaculture sectorhas in our region. Proper risk management and not jeopardizing existing goals in legislation such as CFP, MSFD and HELCOMs BSAP are important elements. To keep pushing for new techniqueand feeds must be a regional ambition. CCB does not favor placingopen cage systems in the marine environment as this is connected with too many problems that can't fully be controlled today. It's important that national aquaculture strategies adhere to common goals and principles shared by all countries in the Baltic Region.

  • CCB considers open cage systems placed in marine areas are laden with too many environmental problems and risks and CCB does not consider such operations as a sustainable option in the Baltic Sea, nor do they represent BAT for fish production in seawater.
  • Selection of species used must be based on principles of risk management in relation to genetic risks, needs for medicine, chemicals, type of feed needed (herbivore/carnivore/omnivore) and risks related to the spreading of diseases and parasites and escapees.
  • Increases in aquaculture production of carnivorous fish increase the pressure of wild fish stocks and this link must be cut, alternative fish or organisms must be used or new feed must be in place before production can sustainably increase.
  • All aquaculture installations, also small-sized, must always have an environmental permit before the activity start, preceded by a thorough environmental impact assessments process.
  • Operational permits given for aquaculture production must contain e.g. elements of self-control, type and content in used feed, nutrient book keeping and species selection-Permit for aquaculture operations shall include regulations on: Requirements/goals for zero escapes for all aquaculture species; monitoring programs for escapees (e.g. in cooperation with other installations and institutions); requirements to withdraw the permit if evidence of multiple escapees due to negligence or poor handling.
  • Public financial support, subsidies, shall not be used to support construction and operation of aquaculture. Public money should only be used for measures and programs for technical development, innovations and research to alleviate problems caused by aquaculture.

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Project Industrial animal farms in the Baltic Sea Region - sustainable practices to reduce nutrient loads is a part of a long-term campaign of the Coalition Clean Baltic and Green Federation "GAJA", aiming to reduce the negative impact of large-scale animal production on the environment and local communities in the Baltic Sea Region, particularly by reducing nutrient run-off into the sea. The project is part-financed by the European Union. This website reflects only the view of the Coalition Clean Baltic. The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.

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