Seal licensing system: third review
The third statutory review of the operation of the seal licensing system in Scotland under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. This covers improvements since the last review and makes recommendations for the future operation of the system.
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8. References
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SCOS (2015). Scientific advice on matters related to the management of seal populations: 2015. Natural Environment Research Council Special Committee on Seals.
SCOS (2024). Scientific advice on matters related to the management of seal populations: 2024. Natural Environment Research Council Special Committee on Seals.
Scottish Government (2020). Seal licensing system: second review.
Scottish Government (2022). Scottish wild salmon strategy.
Scottish Government (2023). Wild Salmon Strategy Implementation Plan 2023-2028
Scottish Government (2025). Salmon fishing: final river gradings for the 2025 season
Thompson, D., Coram, A.J., Harris, R.N. and Sparling, C.E. (2020). Review of non-lethal seal control options to limit seal predation on salmonids in rivers and fish farms. Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Vol 12 No 6.
Contact
Email: marine_species@gov.scot