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Implementing Environmental Management Systems in the Finfish Aquaculture Industry |
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| Authors: | F M Gavine BSc MSc D S Rennis BA MSc PhD D Windmill BSc |
| Affiliation: | Environmental Group, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK.;ABP Research and Consultancy Ltd, Pathfinder House, Maritime Way, Southampton, UK.;Marine Harvest-McConnell Ltd, Craig Crook Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. |
| Abstract: | Environmental management systems are being implemented in many sectors of industry in order to assist organizations to (a) comply with legal requirements minimizing impacts on the environment, (b) reduce waste, and (c) gain an advantage in the market place. This paper provides guidance on the elements which should be incorporated into an environmental management system for finfish aquaculture operations in the UK. |
| Keywords: | Aquaculture BS 7750 environmental management systems environmental auditing finfish |