Dr Giuseppe Lembo (COISPA Tecnologia & Ricerca) is an expert in fish welfare in aquaculture. In his view, the maximum stocking densities authorised in the European Union represent a balanced compromise between welfare, high quality and profitability. ‘Today there is a growing interest in the welfare of farmed fish’, he explains. ‘And more and more fish farmers are becoming aware that, over and above a question of ethics, the success of their production is at stake. The concept of minimum space for fish is more complex than for terrestrial animals and there are many inter-species differences as regards the need for space and stocking density tolerance.’ op eur e in E The Regulation on organic aquaculture animal (fish, molluscs, crustaceans) and seaweed production entered into force on 1 July 2010.
Tá feidhm leis an riail a bhaineann le táirgeadh orgánach na n-ainmhithe dobharshaothraithe (éisc, moilisc, crú-staigh) agus na feamainne mara ó bhí 1 Iúil 2010 ann.