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New fish farming strategy released |
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Wednesday, 13 August 2008 |
A new plan to modernise and improve Scotland’s aquaculture industry has been released by Environment Minister Michael Russell.
A new plan to modernise and improve Scotland’s aquaculture industry has been released by Environment Minister Michael Russell.
Farmed salmon alone is worth almost £400m a year to the Scottish economy, and Russell says the Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture, developed in consultation with the industry, outlines five key areas of development to ensure a sustainable and profitable industry.
The areas are: healthier farmed fish, an improved system for new developments, fewer escapes from farms, better marketing of farmed fish and finance for new developments.
Russell said:
“Aquaculture is an important industry for rural Scotland, in particular the west coast and islands where it is often a mainstay of the community. However, growth must be sustainable; economically, socially and environmentally. The industry will support and underpin communities and must also operate within the carrying capacity of the environment.
“The renewed framework I am launching today seeks to modernise the sector and build on the strong foundations already in place. Much has changed in the five years since the original framework was published. Technology has improved, regulations have evolved, a consultation on a Scottish Marine Bill has started, demand for fish and shellfish is increasing and there are a number of new challenges lying ahead. We need a Framework in place that is relevant and flexible enough to meet these challenges.”
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