Draft standards to improve the environmental and social sustainability of the salmon aquaculture industry were released today for the first of two public comment periods.
They are the product of the Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue, a 500-person roundtable that includes salmon aquaculture industry leaders, scientists and representatives from non-governmental organisations. The standards will be the first global standards for salmon aquaculture created through an open, transparent process that is aligned with the ISEAL's renowned guidelines for creating standards.
To review the draft standards and to provide feedback during the public comment period, go to www.worldwildlife.org/salmondialogue.
Draft standards that will help minimize the potential negative impact freshwater trout aquaculture can have on the environment and society were released today for the first of two public comment periods.
The standards are the product of the Freshwater Trout Aquaculture Dialogue. This 200-person roundtable includes trout aquaculture industry leaders, scientists, conservationists and others from the world's leading trout producing countries, including Italy, Denmark, the United Kingdom, the United States and Spain.
To review the draft standards and to provide feedback during the public comment period, go to www.worldwildlife.org/troutdialogue.