Geographic Information System for marine aquaculture in Argentina

Abstract

Planning the use of marine areas for aquaculture through the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has taken on great importance recently . This is because GIS allows decision-making through the analysis and integration of a large amount of data of various kinds gathered in a single database. This system allows the incorporation of information on optimal environmental conditions for farm species and relevant data to develop strategies throughout the entire production chain, from service providers and inputs to the final marketing of the product. The recommended actions of the strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture in 2021–2030 (EC 2021) stated explicitly the need to “Develop a more detailed guidance document on the planning for space and access to water for marine, freshwater and land-based aquaculture”, highlighting the importance of the GIS.