About the aquaculture sector

The aquaculture sector has strong ambitions for sustainable growth, supported by rising global demand for low carbon, high quality food. Producers across finfish, shellfish and seaweed operate in Scotland’s (and Europe’s) diverse marine and freshwater environments, contributing significantly to rural economies and export value.

To realise this potential, the sector must navigate environmental variability, evolving market expectations and the need for robust, science led farming practices. Continued progress relies on innovation, improved environmental performance and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions.

SAIC plays a central role in enabling this progress. By connecting industry with academic expertise, accelerating innovation and sharing knowledge widely, we help partners address key challenges and support long term, sustainable growth across Scottish aquaculture.

This Scottish Government website provides a single point of access to aquaculture information held by the main regulators of the Scottish aquaculture sector. Use the site to information, data, resources and a glossary of terms.

Read the Scottish Government’s vision for sustainable aquaculture