Innovation In Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the farming of fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic plants, algae and other organisms and Scotland has a long and respected history in this regard.

With the Institute of Aquaculture based at the University of Stirling, the Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory, near Oban and the Roslin Institute's aquaculture department, we also have internationally recognized centers for aquaculture teaching, research and innovation. Aquaculture is recognised as a growing industry in Scotland providing valuable jobs and income for the economy. A recent Marine Scotland report found that Salmon farming and processing was worth nearly £885 million to the Scottish economy in 2018. Shellfish and other finfish production made up a further £31 million. The report said the aquaculture sector supported 11,700 jobs.