Report of the Working Group on Environmental Impacts of Mariculture [Oban, Scotland, 19- 24 April, 1989]
Original version
This report is not to be cited without prior reference to the CouncilAbstract
The Working Group discussed on the basis of national reports
recent production trends, farm siting issues and ongoing research
activities. Major sections of the report deal with the use of
chemicals in mariculture and with site selection and monitoring
issues. A general concept is proposed for the management of
environmental impact, including various aspects from project
descriptions to the identification of potential impacts. The
Working Group also discussed wild and cultured fish interaction,
in particular habitat interactions and diseases. Research
priorities are listed together with the recommendations.
Description
Contributors: Jan Aure, Arne Ervik