Environmental assessment of shellfish aquaculture projects : guidelines for consideration of Environment Canada expertise : En40-636/1-2001E
This report presents Environment Canada guidelines for conducting environmental assessments of marine shellfish aquaculture projects. Topics include requirements for selecting and designing a shellfish growing operation; preparation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the site; possible decommissioning of the facility; how the environment affects aquaculture activities; and environmental impacts and mitigation measures. Environmental regulations as they apply to aquaculture projects are highlighted. Includes a bibliography.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Environment Canada. |
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| Title | Environmental assessment of shellfish aquaculture projects : guidelines for consideration of Environment Canada expertise |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Paper |
| Other formats | Electronic-[French], Electronic-[English] |
| Publishing information | Dartmouth - Nova Scotia : Environment Canada 2001. |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Description | iv, 18p. : references, tables ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN | 0-662-30549-3 |
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| Subject terms | Aquaculture Environmental impact assessment Guidelines Seafood |