THE MARINE ACT
CONTAINMENT SPECIAL
HOW THE NEW LEGISLATION IS LIKELY TO AFFECT FISH FARMERS
ABOVE: NEW LAWS GOVERN THE CONTRAL OF SEALS IN SCOTLAND OPPOSITE PAGE: SALMON CARCASSES BEARING TELLTALE MARKS
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he Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 replaced the Conservation of Seals Act 1970, on 31st January this year. It was introduced in a bid to offer improved protection for seals. How- ever, although the ‘netsman’s defence’ has been abolished, fish farmers will continue to be able to protect fish and gear by applying for a seal management licence. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead explained the rationale behind the
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change in the law: ‘These seal management measures deliv- er a significant improvement to how we manage the impact of seal predation on fisher- ies and fish farms around our coast. The new measures have been introduced after extensive consultation and Marine Scotland will now take forward implementation and monitoring. ‘Alongside licensing, we are introducing a number of conservation areas designed to protect vulnerable local populations of common seals.
The areas cover Moray Firth, Shetland, Orkney, Firth of Tay and the Western Isles. ‘This new system is a good example of how the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 is meeting our responsibilities to commu- nities, conservation and the national economy in man- aging our unique marine envi- ronment. It will allow industry to maximise the benefits from sustainable fishing and aquac- ulture while minimising any loss to seal predation and pro- viding important seal popula- tions the necessary protection
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