Aquaculture Planning: for the development of a responsible and sustainable aquaculture in Morocco

Mustafa Amzough, National Aq

Abstract

 Aquaculture Planning: for the development of a responsible and sustainable aquaculture in Morocco Mustafa Amzough,  National Aquaculture Development Agency, Morocco   The presentation will focus on the aquaculture planning in Morocco, which is a pillar and an essential lever for the development of a responsible and sustainable aquaculture.     By adopting a relevant and well-structured approach, ANDA has initiated a genuine planning program that strives to reconcile economic and environmental imperatives while ensuring the balanced growth of the aquaculture sector. This program has covered up to now about 1700 km of the Moroccan coast.   The conception of each Aquaculture Development Plan follows four key steps carried out in chronological order: 1) Establishing background assessment of areas subject to planning, 2) Study of the Environmental Characteristics of the dedicated appropriate areas, 3) Establishing of aquaculture planning scheme and 4) Environmental impact assessment and Environmental and Social Management Plan.     Keywords—sustainable, aquaculture, planning, Morocco