Marine Aqualculture

Category: Fish Farming

Delivered by: Scottish Environment Protection Agency

A variety of fish species are grown in farms around the Scottish coast - salmon, trout, cod, halibut, and others - as well as farming of shellfish such as mussels, oysters and scallops. In addition, there are developing commercial interests in growing novel groups such as sea urchins and seaweeds. In common with any industry which makes discharges to the aquatic environment, operators wishing to establish a fish farm in the sea around Scotland must apply for and be granted a licence under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (CAR). The page linked below describes the application process for marine aqualculture.