- 1997 #65 (52p.)
- Author(s): GESAMP
- Publisher(s): FAO
- Journal Series Reports and Studies
Reports and Studies No. 65
The chemicals used in costal aquaculture include those associated with structural materials, soil and water treatments, antibacterial agents, other therapeutants, pesticides, feed additives, anaesthetics and hormones. As the aquaculture industry has expanded, it has adopted chemicals originally developed for use in other sectors, most notably the agricultural sector...
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview on chemicals use in coastal aquaculture globally and the potential environmental and human health implications with objective of promoting: 1) protection of coastal environments; 2) protection of human health; and 3) sustainability of the aquaculture sector...