Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), India

The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) is a statutory regulatory body established for overseeing and regulating all coastal aquaculture activities in India’s coastal areas. The Authority prescribes guidelines to ensure responsible aquaculture practices, protects the coastal environment, and supports the livelihoods of local communities. CAA administers the registration of shrimp farms and hatcheries, grants permissions for high-value species cultivation (such as SPF L. vannamei), and oversees import procedures with biosecurity controls including quarantine facilities.