Strategy and Outline Plan for Improving Information on Status and Trends of Aquaculture
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Published: 2008
Language: eng
Number of pages: 73
ISBN-13: 9789250061115
Description: This document presents a strategy and outline plan for improving information on the status and trends of aquaculture. The Strategy-STA is a voluntary instrument that applies to all states and entities. Its overall objective is to provide a framework, strategy and plan for the improvement of knowledge and understanding of status and trends of aquaculture as a basis for policy-making and management. Required actions are specified, with a primary emphasis on the need for capacity building in developing countries. The basic structure and guiding principles of the strategy for capture fisheries are retained and adjustments are made as necessary to meet the specific needs of aquaculture.--Publisher's description.