Concept and edition of monotoring programme 1997

Abstract

MOM is a system that can be utilised to regulate the environmental impact of aquaculture plants on the basis of the holding capacity of their sites. The system consists of a standardised monitoring programme with a set of permitted limits for environmental impact (environmental quality standards), a simulation model for estimation of impacts and a procedure that links these components. The report explains the design and method of operation of MOM and includes a user guide for a revised version of the monitoring programme and the environmental quality standards.