WORKSHOP ON INTENSIVE FARMING OUTFALLS ON THE COASTAL ECOSYSTEM
Djerba, Tunisia, April 12–14 1994
Djerba, Tunisia, April 12–14 1994
MEDRAP II
RAB/89/005-RER/87/009
FIELD DOCUMENT
94/30
| WORKSHOP ON INTENSIVE FARMING OUTFALLS ON THE COASTAL ECOSYSTEM Djerba, Tunisia, April 12–14 1994 |
Edited by MEDRAP II Regional Center
Tunis - Tunisia
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Abstract
The Workshop on Intensive farming outfalls on the coastal environment took place in Djerba, Tunisia from 1 to 14 April 1994.
The main findings were that coastal aquaculture in the Mediterranean are not likely to result in significant ecological changes. Aquaculture sites should be carefully selected. Integrated aquaculture practices should be considered to improve protection of resources and environment.
Improvement of farm management techniques may improve conflicts between different environment users. Impact assessment and prediction methods should be developed.
Acknowledgements
The Editor would like to thank the Tunisia authorities, for their support to the organisation of this activity. Thanks are also addressed to the participants from Member/Associated countries who accepted to contribute to the workshop.
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