Treatment of aquaculture effluent in closed and semi-closed aquaculture systems — Principles, methods and guidance

This document specifies a system for aquaculture effluent reduction and discharge management. It includes principles, methods and guidance.

This document is applicable to closed and semi-closed aquaculture systems in seawater and freshwater, aiming at reducing effluents and managing discharge and their impacts on receiving environments.

This document does not apply to open aquaculture.