Scottish Aquaculture

In 1980, only 9 percent of global fish consumption came from aquaculture. Today, that number is 43 percent. In Scotland, aquaculture has actually overtaken sheep and pork to become the second-largest meat-producing sector, with a value of approximately £400 million ($630 million). The largest sector in Scotland is beef, with a value of £467 million ($730 million). Salmon consumption in Great Britain has risen 22 percent in the past two years. It’s yet-another story that confirms the huge growth potential in aquaculture for ocean-base and inland hatcheries–particularly in Western nations.