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The present review is based on two major sources of information. Principally, the information comes
from the analysis of laws, decrees and aquaculture and fisheries policies currently in existence in the
target countries. We also consider reports and other information provided by competent authorities
responsible for aquaculture in some Mediterranean Countries. Unfortunately, the quantity and quality
of available information varies from country to country. Therefore, the most important information
presented here is based on primary data obtained from questionnaires send to all Mediterranean
countries (Appendix 3). The survey carried out allows us to organize the information and identify in a
homogeneous way, gaps and best practices for the aquaculture legal framework. Since the first data
obtained from the survey showed a prevailing ‘conceptual misunderstanding’ among countries (the
same concept with different meanings and or several concepts alluding to the same reality) they were
validated with a second questionnaire that was more specific and with closed descriptions on the legal
aspects and definitions. This second questionnaire was developed during a workshop held in Vigo 21
(Spain). We also used information from legal studies on aquaculture issues developed by FAO 22 .
Accordingly, questionnaires were designed and sent to experts and policy makers in twenty
Mediterranean countries (Figure 4), of which 75% submitted a response whereas 25% did not
respond.
21 GFCM - CAQ - WG on Site Selection and Carrying Capacity - Meeting on National legislation on site
selection, monitoring programmes and EIA regulatory framework for finfish marine aquaculture (SHoCMed)
held in Vigo on 13 and 14 July 2009. Detailed information is available on-line at:
http://www.faosipam.org/?pag=content/_events&id=43&dt=Jan%202009
22 FAO, NALO: Aquaculture Governance. Contains the National Aquaculture legislation Overview of several
countries; Consultation on the application of Article 9 of the FAO code of conduct for responsible fisheries in
the Mediterranean region: Synthesis of the National Reports (TEMP/RER/908/MUL), Roma, 1999;
Development of Marine and Inland Aquaculture, Greece, Draft National Aquaculture Plan. Rome, 1987. 18 p.
FI:DP/GRE/85/002, FAO, Technical Report.
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