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Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture

LucieBy Lucie21st July 202328 Views3 Mins Read Environment
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New strategy to support Scotland’s fish farming sector.

Actions to increase the productivity of Scotland’s aquaculture sector and help reduce its impact on the environment have been set out in a new strategy.

The Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture includes measures that will:

  • safeguard the natural environment
  • support innovation across the sector
  • ensure local communities receive lasting benefits from aquaculture
  • promote new infrastructure and supply chain developments

The Vision will be delivered by the Scottish Government in cooperation with businesses and other stakeholders. It will also seek to harness the potential Scotland has as a coastal nation to develop its Blue Economy and create more sustainable economic and social benefit from fish, seafood and seaweed farming in the future.

Scotland’s aquaculture sector is a significant contributor to our economy. Farmed salmon continues to be hugely popular in both domestic and foreign markets whilst Scottish businesses are at the very forefront of global innovation within the industry.

We want the industry to continue to flourish whilst placing a renewed emphasis on environmental protection and community benefits. This is the defining principle of the Vision for Aquaculture and the measures that it contains are designed to achieve this.

This work is part of our wider efforts to improve and enhance Scotland’s blue economy. It will require us to work collectively with producers, supply chain businesses and other stakeholders to respond and adapt to the nature and climate crises – ensuring the continued success of Scottish aquaculture.

RURAL AFFAIRS SECRETARY MAIRI GOUGEON

Today, @MairiGougeon launched the 'Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture', a new strategy to support the future productivity of Scotland’s aquaculture sector and protect the marine environment pic.twitter.com/5SUAwkIxuZ

— Scot Gov Marine (@ScotGovMarine) July 21, 2023

We welcome this vision which puts salmon farming at the heart of the country’s economic growth plans, helping Scotland’s journey to net zero and supporting healthy diets.

The blue economy has the potential to both increase food security at home and feed the growing global population.

Scotland is uniquely placed to lead the way in the drive for the sustainable use of the oceans and seas, while conserving our shared environment for future generations.

TRAVISH SCOTT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF SALMON SCOTLAND

We welcome the publication of @scotgov's long-term vision for the nation’s #Aquaculture sector, recognising its “crucial role” in contributing to food security, net zero and high-skilled jobs.

Read more: https://t.co/V6eQ8y0ZAO pic.twitter.com/sjDmbGtGv6

— Salmon Scotland (@ScotlandSalmon) July 21, 2023

It’s encouraging there is an open dialogue between the sector and government that will enable progression to a more sustainable future for aquaculture.

We can only really tackle these sustainability challenges, such as climate change and environmental impact, by working collectively and collaboratively, and through better education and discourse with the research institutes and public bodies.

We hope this vision document triggers action, further than just words, within the industry.

ANDREW CANNON, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF KAMES FISH FARMING

Background

  • The Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture fulfils a key Scottish Government pledge in both the Bute House Agreement and Programme for Government. It is the culmination of a commitment to produce an enhanced aquaculture strategy, which places emphasis on environmental protection and community benefit.
  • Scotland’s blue economy includes the marine, coastal and the inter-linked freshwater environment of Scotland, the different marine and maritime sectors it supports, and the people connected to it.
  • The vision for Scotland’s blue economy recognises that economic prosperity and well-being are embedded within nature, and in order to harness blue opportunities, Scotland’s economy and society must be transformed to thrive within the planet’s sustainable limits.
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