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Global stakeholder vision for ecosystem‐based marine aquaculture expansion from coastal to offshore areas
Author(s) -
Galparsoro Ibon,
Murillas Arantza,
Pinarbasi Kemal,
Sequeira Ana M.M.,
Stelzenmüller Vanessa,
Borja Ángel,
O´Hagan Anne Marie,
Boyd Adele,
Bricker Suzanne,
Garmendia Joxe Mikel,
Gimpel Antje,
Gangnery Aline,
Billing SuzannahLynn,
Bergh Øivind,
Strand Øivind,
Hiu Liu,
Fragoso Bruno,
Icely John,
Ren Jeffrey,
Papageorgiou Nafsika,
Grant Jon,
Brigolin Daniele,
Pastres Roberto,
Tett Paul
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
reviews in aquaculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.998
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1753-5131
pISSN - 1753-5123
DOI - 10.1111/raq.12422
Subject(s) - aquaculture , stakeholder , business , environmental resource management , environmental planning , ecosystem based management , government (linguistics) , stakeholder engagement , marine spatial planning , citizen journalism , corporate governance , ecosystem approach , ecosystem , fishery , geography , ecology , environmental science , economics , political science , fish <actinopterygii> , linguistics , philosophy , management , finance , law , biology
Abstract Marine aquaculture is the most promising industry for ensuring future provision of seafood. Yet, the worldwide growth and expansion of this industry have been slower than expected, calling for the identification of environmentally suitable sites while accounting for all factors that could constrain or benefit its establishment. Here, we determine the main obstacles and risks hindering the growth and expansion of marine aquaculture, as well as the needs and recommendations to overcome such constraints. Our analysis is based on results obtained from a consultation process held in 16 study sites located around the world with the participation of 614 stakeholders representing the research community, aquaculture industry, government, conservation groups, and education and fishermen associations. A high level of commonality exists in the main issues hindering aquaculture growth and expansion in coastal, off‐the‐coast and offshore aquaculture with most being attributed to interactions with other maritime activities, including conflicts with other users and administrative procedures, including licensing. Critical needs for improved management and expansion of the aquaculture industry are related to planning and management of developments and technological advances, with economic and market needs featuring to a lesser extent. Key procedures recommended to assist further aquaculture growth are the standardisation and simplification of regulatory frameworks, improvement of governance, and the adoption of participatory processes to facilitate meaningful and productive stakeholder engagement. We strongly recommend stakeholder participation to enhance insights on the full environmental and human dimensions of marine management and for implementation of ecosystem‐based marine spatial planning.