About the aquaculture sector

Ambitions for growth

Adding value to Scotland's economy and local communities

The Scottish aquaculture sector has ambitions for sustainable growth – in terms of production values, capacity, exports, revenue and job creation. SAIC works alongside the sector to help it achieve these ambitions.

SAIC supports this through:

  • Connecting industry with academia to encourage collaboration on the priority issues;
  • Sharing the insights and knowledge gleaned with the wider sector;
  • Attracting additional UK and EU funding into Scottish aquaculture;
  • Encouraging new generations into the sector and developing those already working within Scottish aquaculture.

£1bn+

Current estimated value of Scottish aquaculture per annum