GNC AQUA Group addresses regulatory and policy issues as they relate to marine aquaculture in the Asian Pacific Region. The purpose of this effort is to enable domestic aquaculture production within the context of GNC AQUA Group marine stewardship responsibilities, which include the protection of the marine environment while balancing multiple uses of coastal and ocean waters. GNC AQUA Group role in aquaculture regulation includes.

• Consultations with the AVA, NARA, LKIM and other bodies on permitting.
• Consultations with the Environmental Protection Agency on endangered species, fish habitat, and marine mammal protection.
• Develop guidance and work with regional Fishery Management Councils on a regulatory framework for aquaculture in Asian Pacific waters

GNC AQUA Group plays an important role as a professional aquaculture consultant, we provide expert advice and guidance to individuals or organizations involved in the production of aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, or plants, in a controlled environment. The main role of an GNC AQUA Group is to help clients optimize their production processes, improve the quality of their products, and increase their profitability. Some of the specific tasks that an aquaculture consultant may perform include:

1. Providing technical advice on all aspects of aquaculture production, such as site selection, system design, stocking density, feeding regimes, water quality management, and disease control.
2. Conducting feasibility studies to determine the economic viability of aquaculture projects, including market analysis, financial projections, and risk assessment.
3. Developing and implementing management plans that ensure the efficient and sustainable operation of aquaculture facilities.
4. Monitoring production processes and providing ongoing advice and support to ensure that production targets are met and quality standards are maintained.
5. Providing training and education to aquaculture operators and staff on best practices in aquaculture production and management.

Overall, the goal of GNC AQUA Group  is to help clients achieve their production and business objectives in a sustainable and profitable manner.

GNC AQUA Group has been an international leader in aquaculture research and technology development. Innovative research has been conducted by scientists within group and its various departments, through collaborative research with academic and private sector partners, via international and bilateral research initiatives with foreign scientists, and through a GNC AQUA Group -run competitive programs for marine aquaculture. Areas of emphasis have included research on environmental effects, aquatic health, nutrition, early life history culture techniques, aquatic species restoration, stock enhancement, and ecosystem management.

The overall goal of these research initiatives is to provide science knowledge for the agency’s regulatory and resource management decisions and foster innovative and sustainable approaches to aquaculture.

An integral part of overall mission is a well-informed public that acts as a steward of coastal and marine ecosystems. Mr. Suresh supports this aspect of the agency’s mission by contributing to public understanding and appreciation of the role of aquaculture as a vital national food source and fishery management tool.

Mr. Suresh outreach and education activities include disseminating scientific and general aquaculture information and Gills and Claws research at public meetings and conferences, through the Aquaculture Extension networks, Internships for Aquaculture graduates and through the web and social media.

The program’s primary audiences for this information are coastal communities, research scientists, the aquaculture and seafood industries, commercial and recreational fishermen, fishery management councils and commissions, other government agencies, academia, and interested non-governmental organizations.

An integral part of overall mission is a well-informed public that acts as a steward of coastal and marine ecosystems. Mr. Suresh supports this aspect of the agency’s mission by contributing to public understanding and appreciation of the role of aquaculture as a vital national food source and fishery management tool.

Mr. Suresh outreach and education activities include disseminating scientific and general aquaculture information and Gills and Claws research at public meetings and conferences, through the Aquaculture Extension networks, Internships for Aquaculture graduates and through the web and social media.

The program’s primary audiences for this information are coastal communities, research scientists, the aquaculture and seafood industries, commercial and recreational fishermen, fishery management councils and commissions, other government agencies, academia, and interested non-governmental organizations.