Indicators 2.7

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Indicators 2.7

by Contact on 30 October 2026

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Description

2.7.1

Indicator applicability: brackish or saltwater pond culture

The UoC shall4545An exemption applies where ponds are located in naturally brackish or saline environments. use low permeable liners.

Applicable to

Ponds

Brackish/Marine water

Fed
Non fed

Abalone
Catfish
Cod
Freshwater prawn
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Pangasius
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.7.2

The UoC shall not discharge brackish or saltwater effluent over land.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Ponds

Freshwater
Brackish/Marine water

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Freshwater prawn
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Pangasius
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.7.3

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2.7.4

The UoC shall ensure that freshwater-wells used for freshwater culture do not exceed a conductivity of 1,500 micro-mhos per centimetre (µmho/cm) or chloride concentration of 300mg/L.

An exception applies where well-monitoring is not permitted by applicable law, in which case regulatory records shall be obtained to provide evidence of conductivity levels.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Ponds

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish