Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Scottish government propose changes for Fisheries/Aquaculture

Under new proposals put forward by the Scottish government fines will increase from the current UK2000 (US$3,098.) to UK£10,000 (US$15,494.84). The decision to increase the fines according to the government is to protect fish stocks, and they believed that the current fines were not a sufficient deterrent. The Scottish government is also looking to widen the scope of offenses for which fixed penalty notices can be issued.

The Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill consultation document includes a plan to place voluntary fish farm management agreements. Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson said "Scotland is home to valuable aquaculture and freshwater fisheries sectors that make important economic contributions, particularly in remote, rural communities". "We need to ensure that both these sectors and, in particular, farmed salmon and wild salmon interests can continue to develop and co-exist harmoniously." Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.
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