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  Aquaculture Management and Conservation Service


Responsibilities
The Aquaculture Management and Conservation Service (FIMA) is responsible for all programmes related to development and management of marine, coastal and inland aquaculture and conservation of aquatic ecosystems, including biodiversity.

Functions
The Service provides information, advice and technical assistance to FAO Members on improved techniques and systems for the culture of fish and other aquatic organisms in fresh, brackish and marine waters, promoting sound environmentally friendly practices in lakes, rivers and coastal areas, in accordance with modern assessment and management standards and best practices for aquaculture. It ensures cooperation and coordination with other institutions and programmes in and outside FAO, both governmental and non governmental, concerned with responsible aquaculture.
See a list of programmes which FIMA leads.
See a list of projects which FIMA leads.
For further information about the programme and its activities, please send an email
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See the list of FIMA staff and responsibilities