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Registration of aquaculture businesses (Scotland)

All new fish and shellfish farms are required to apply for authorisation before any development takes place.

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All aquaculture businesses must be authorised by Marine Scotland.

Aquaculture businesses are defined as any business carrying out activities related to the keeping, rearing or cultivation of aquaculture animals.

All new fish and shellfish farms are required to apply for authorisation before any development takes place.

How to apply

Further information and application forms are available on the Scottish Government website.