Aquaculture

This report is based on the returns of an annual survey questionnaire sent to all active authorised fish farming businesses in Scotland during 2020. Statistics on employment, production and value are presented.

Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) on the options for introduction of a statutory code of practice for Aquaculture Production Businesses (“APBs”) with respect to containment of fish on fish farms and the prevention of escape of fish on fish farms in relation to marine mammal interactions.

Summary of the analysis of responses submitted on the consultation on the draft aquaculture code of practice: containment of and prevention of escape of fish on fish farms in relation to marine mammal interactions.

Sets out standards expected from Aquaculture Production Businesses in Scotland (“APBs”) in order to provide for the containment of fish on fish farms and to prevent their escape in relation to marine mammal interactions.

Details of the appointment and terms of references of the external review of the regulatory process involved in fish farming announced by the Scottish Government

This consultation seeks views on an Aquaculture Code of Practice: Containment of and Prevention of Escape of Fish on Fish Farms in relation to Marine Mammal Interactions.

Report to the Scottish Parliament on the use of acoustic deterrent devices by the Scottish aquaculture sector at finfish farms as required by section 15 of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protection and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020.

A plan for Amendments to Permitted Development Rights for Fin Fish Developments to increase the maximum cage size to help mitigate effects of seal predation. - reference number 01605.

Emergency hardship support for Scottish aquaculture sector.

This report is based on the returns of an annual survey questionnaire sent to all active authorised fish farming businesses in Scotland.