The Autoridad Nacional de Acuicultura y Pesca (AUNAP) is a Colombian governmental entity dedicated to promoting and evaluating the sustainable development of the fishing and aquaculture sector in Colombia. The organization strives to support and oversee activities related to both sectors, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering responsible practices. AUNAP offers a variety of services, including public access to information, administration of regulatory procedures, and the management of fishery resources, such as the issuance of permits and monitoring for species protection initiatives.

In addition to regulatory oversight, AUNAP is committed to collaboration with organizations like FENACUACOL to develop strategic roadmaps for aquaculture. The agency also emphasizes the importance of conservation, initiating measures such as fishing bans to protect significant species like the Arawana Plateada. With a mission centered on sustainability, AUNAP plays a vital role in safeguarding Colombia’s aquatic biodiversity while supporting the livelihoods of local fishing communities.