Regulation of fish and shellfish farm deposits: island communities impact assessment screening
Final island communities impact assessment (ICIA) screening completed in relation to proposed changes to the regulation of deposits from fish and shellfish farms to clarify the consenting process for fish and shellfish farm developments between 3 -12 nautical miles.
Step two – gather your data and identify your stakeholders
What data is available about the current situation in the islands?
The number of fish farms operating from each island is available through National Marine Plan Interactive. Data on finfish production and direct employment is available on a regional level (including Orkney, Shetland and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) but not at the individual island level (e.g. Skye and small Isles would fall under Highland Region). At present there are no fish farms operating beyond 3 nautical miles.
Who are your key Stakeholders?
Aquaculture area communities, aquaculture businesses, regulators statutory consultees and NGOs
How does any existing data differ between islands?
Shetland has the highest numbers of aquaculture sites. Orkney, Lewis/Harris, the Uists, Skye and Mull have fewer farms but are still relatively well developed. A range of other islands have a small numbers of farms (1-3) such as Barra, Gigha, Rum, Muck, Colonsay, Arran, Eigg and Islay.
Contact
Email: AquacultureReview@gov.scot