In 2022, a total of 13 048 aquaculture rights were granted in Peru, ranging from small-scale to large producers, with 10 191 producers covering an area of 6 278 ha, while marine aquaculture involves fewer aquaculture production in marine areas compared to inland. Consequently, the vast majority (98%) of marine aquaculture producers were small, medium and large enterprises, while in inland areas micro enterprises and individual aquaculture producers dominate (75%) (PRODUCE, 2023[21). annual average of 7.6% in value and 9.6% in volume over the period 2018-2022. This growth was driven by the increasing value of exports of trout (+14%), scallops (+13%) and shrimp (+4.9%), whose combined export value increased from USD 295 million in 2018 to USD 426 million in 2022. Whiteleg shrimp was the scallops (24%) and trout (12%) (Government of Peru, 2024[11). 6.1. Comprehensive policy framework for regulating aquaculture 6.1.1. The General Law on Aquaculture sets the comprehensive legal framework intended to encourage private and public investments and support programmes. The GLA is supplemented by complementary legal provisions, notably the Water Resources Law (29338/2009), which regulates the use and management of freshwater resources, including surface waters and groundwater for different uses, including aquaculture activities. The governing body responsible for the implementation of the water resources law is the National Water Authority, attached to the Ministry of 1. medium- and large-scale aquaculture producers, which have a total annual production of 150 t or