Indicators 2.11.18–2.11.19

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System

Water Type

Feed Dependent

Species

Indicators 2.11.18–2.11.19

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

Indicator applicability: water-based UoC The UoC shall mark and record substantial aquaculture gear.

Indicator applicability: water-based UoC The UoC shall retrieve lost aquaculture gear.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • Intent of Indicator 2.11.18 is that substantial aquaculture gear is identifiable as belonging to the site.

    • So, it can be attributable to the site in case of gear loss and facilitate retrieval (see Indicator 2.11.9).

  • Substantial gear includes:

    • Floats.

    • Cages.

    • Bags.

    • Predator nets.

    • Racks.

    • The site should maintain equipment and/or mechanisms for retrieving lost aquaculture gear, for example, scoop nets and grapple hooks (Indicator 2.11.19).

Evidence of Implementation

  • A record, or log, of substantial aquaculture gear should be maintained.

    • At a defined frequency, the substantial aquaculture gear record should be contrasted with the physical inventory present at the site to determine whether any gear has been lost.

  • Policies or procedures for locating and retrieving substantial aquaculture gear.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • Record, or log, of substantial aquaculture gear.

  • Through site inspection:

    • That substantial aquaculture gear is attributable to the site and recorded.

    • That the site maintains equipment and/or mechanisms for retrieving lost aquaculture gear.

    • Policies or procedures are in place to locate and retrieve substantial aquaculture gear.

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