A Study of the Prospects and Opportunities for Shellfish Farming in Scotland: Executive Summary

Citation

Scott D, McLeod D, Young J, Brown J, Immink A & Bostock J (2010) A Study of the Prospects and Opportunities for Shellfish Farming in Scotland: Executive Summary. Scottish Government - Enterprise, Environment & Digital - Marine Scotland. Produced by Stirling Aquaculture. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/science/Publications/publicationslatest/farmedfish/prospectandopportunities

Abstract
The study was commissioned by the Scottish Government following the recent publication of the renewed "Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture". The objectives were to: - provide Ministers with a better understanding of the industry - develop policy thinking for the new Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture - provide evidence for the Strategic Framework Shellfish Sub Group - develop policy priorities for European Fisheries Fund awards - develop priorities for Research and Development - assist businesses with their own development efforts

Notes
Study funded by Marine Scotland and undertaken by Stirling Aquaculture