AdriaMed Expert
Consultation “Interactions between aquaculture and capture
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EVENTS
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(Rome, Italy 5th-7th November 2003)
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Aims
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The principal objective of the expert consultation was to explore the
main issues dealing with interactions between aquaculture and capture
fisheries using the existing knowledge at Adriatic basin level. The
National contributions provided background information of the
aquaculture sector in Adriatic countries. Furthermore, on the basis of the
information available, a preliminary commented inventory of the main (or
potential) relationships between aquaculture and capture fisheries will be
presented and discussed, including mention of: local fishing communities
(i.e. competition for coastal area use), the impact of aquaculture on
local aquatic resources (i.e. genetic pollution, exotic species
introduction, pathology spreads), market competition, quality of product,
mechanisms to control and prevent competition as well as existing
agreements. The expert consultation took into due consideration the
current levels of aquaculture development and expectations in the Adriatic
Countries. The results of this expert consultation could also be useful
for other Mediterranean areas.
The expert consultation provided specific recommendations related to
the interaction of capture fisheries and aquaculture using the systemic
approach (ecology, economy, governance, legal framework). The expert
consultation was an opportunity to generate information to create a
base data set on the status of aquaculture. The identification of some
reliable indicators will help the future analysis.
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Background
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During the 1st meeting of the AdriaMed Coordination Committee (Termoli,
March 2000), delegates recognized the important issue of responsible
aquaculture. Aquaculture could determine market and environment effects
on fisheries activities and particularly on the prime species market.
The Committee suggested that AdriaMed organize an expert consultation on
the interactions between aquaculture and capture fisheries.
This initiative would represent a contribution at basin level towards
the establishment of the principles of the CCRF (Code of Conduct for
Responsible Fisheries) concerning responsible aquaculture activities.
Furthermore the results of such an expert consultation could support the
Adriatic countries in promoting guidance, which may be used in the
development of national fisheries strategic policy and to advance
relevant issues at sub regional level.
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Venue
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Fisheries Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Policies,
viale dell'Arte 16, 00144 Rome. 5-7 November 2003.
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