5.10.10 Transportation of Living Marine Animals

Standards

The transportation medium should be appropriate for the species with regards to water quality including salinity, temperature, oxygen etc. Transportation distance, duration and frequency should be mini¬mised.

Transport of living aquatic animals should be minimised and be done in the most considerate manner. Living animals should be monitored regularly and maintained in a healthy state during transportation.

The operator shall implement defined measures to ensure that organic aquatic animals are provided with conditions during transport and slaughter that meet animal specific needs and minimize the adverse effects of:
- Diminished water quality
- Time spent  in transport
- Stocking density
- Toxic substances
- Escape.

5.10.10.1 Oil of cloves and ice/ice slurry is permitted for transport
 Transportation shall not cause avoidable stress or injury to the animals. Transportation equipment and/or construction materials shall not have toxic effects. Any sorting or moving of fish stock must be recorded.

5.10.10.2 Chemically synthesised tranquillisers or stimulants shall not be given to the animals prior to or during transport or at any time.

5.10.10.3 There shall be a minimum of one person specifically responsible for the well being  of the animals during transport.

5.10.10.4 Each organism or groups of organisms shall be identified at each step in the  transport and slaughter process.