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There are a number of shellfish farming activities that may be exempt from the requirement to obtain a Marine Licence. A clarification document has been issued by the MMO which is available as follows; Clarification and Guidance on the Shellfish Exemption from Marine Licensing
If a project is likely to have a significant effect on the environment, an EIA must be carried out before Read More...
Further InfoShellfish beds are classified according to the levels of bacterial contamination in shellfish flesh. An indicator of faecal contamination, E. Read More...
Further InfoThere are a number of shellfish farming activities that may be exempt from the requirement to obtain a Marine Licence. Read More...
Further InfoAs part of the work involved in developing a Marine Aquaculture Strategy for Dorset, the Dorset Coast Forum (DCF) have Read More...
Further InfoThe Crown Estate have an interactive map that shows ownership of the foreshore and estuaries for England, Wales and Northern Read More...
Further InfoMFF projects are paid on a reimbursement basis. This means that project costs will have to be paid by the Read More...
Further InfoThe Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) aim is to assist and promote the sustainable development of the Shellfish Industry Read More...
Further InfoDorset’s thriving Aquaculture sector has been identified by the Department for International Trade (DIT) as a High Potential Opportunity for Read More...
Further InfoOyster Herpes Virus (OsHV-1 µvar) affects Pacific oysters and can result in high rates of shellfish mortalities. There are however Read More...
Further InfoBivalve shellfish harvested from a Class B shellfish bed require purification (also known as depuration) before being sold. Purification is Read More...
Further InfoIf you are after general advice or guidance about the aquaculture sector in Dorset and what opportunities there are for Read More...
Further InfoFollowing Brexit, the Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) has been introduced to bridge the gap between EMFF and a new Read More...
Further InfoInshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) replaced the Sea Fisheries Committees and lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment Read More...
Further InfoThe main illnesses caused by biotoxins from Harmful Algal Blooms are Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP); Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP); Paralytic Read More...
Further InfoThe MMO have issued guidance on the implications and impacts of Marine Plans on new aquaculture businesses and their relationship Read More...
Further InfoSeveral Orders allow legal ownership of certain named shellfish species in a private shellfishery. Regulating Orders allow management rights to Read More...
Further InfoThe main source of food poisoning associated with eating bivalve shellfish is from viruses, and in particular norovirus.
Further InfoThe licenses and permissions required to set up new aquaculture operations will vary depending on the species to be farmed, Read More...
Further InfoEven when a full Environmental Impact Assessment is not required (EIA), a Habitats Risk Assessments (HRA) is normally needed when Read More...
Further InfoA good place to find out more about the different species commonly cultivated through aquaculture is through the Aquaculture Profiles Read More...
Further InfoA good place to find out more about the different species commonly cultivated through aquaculture is through the Aquaculture Profiles Read More...
Further InfoThe Sea Fish Industry Authority Seafish are a Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB) founded in 1981 by an Act of Read More...
Further InfoIf you are interested in finding out more about funding for aquaculture in Dorset and East Devon, then the Dorset Read More...
Further InfoSeabed leases are granted by The Crown Estate. They can be contacted as follows: www.thecrownestate.co.uk/en-gb/contact/
Further InfoThere are a number of organisations that are involved in either authorising a new aquaculture farm or as part of Read More...
Further InfoDeveloping the UK’s first large-scale offshore rope cultured mussel farm
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Jurassic Sea Farms Ltd has been recently formed to exploit this exciting opportunity with an initial project in Portland Port.
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Othniel Oysters Ltd leases 51 hectares of shellfish beds in Poole Harbour to farm Pacific oysters.
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