Regulations addressing environmental protections, social interests, and biosecurity concerns are put in place to ensure there is a balance to the economic motivations behind large-scale aquaculture projects.
While regulation parameters will vary by country, the key considerations for these projects typically include:
distance from shore
water depth
distance between farms
allowable biomass
carrying capacity
allowable nutrient output
Additionally, conditions for stakeholder engagement are considered to ensure that community members are generally supportive of the project.
For more on benchmarking regulations and a synopsis by country, see the report from MacAlister Elliott & Partners LTD [title].
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