Scottish fish farm production survey 2016
Report based on returns of annual survey questionnaire sent to all active authorised fish farming businesses in Scotland.
4. Other Species
The Scottish aquaculture industry has continued to farm other species of fish during 2016. The production of brown trout ( Salmo trutta) showed a small decrease, with the majority of the production being for the angling restocking market. Production of halibut ( Hippoglossus hippoglossus) increased while there was no Arctic charr ( Salvelinus alpinus) or cod ( Gadus morhua) production during 2016. Lumpsucker ( Cyclopterus lumpus) and several species of wrasse (Labridae) were also produced in 2016. The production of lumpsucker and wrasse are targeted at the marine Atlantic salmon industry where they are used as a biological control for parasites.
Company, Site and Production Data
Table 40: Number of companies and sites producing other species in 2016, annual production of other species (tonnes) during 2013-2016 and estimated production in 2017
| Species | No. of companies | No. of sites | 2013 Production tonnage | 2014 Production tonnage | 2015 Production tonnage | 2016 Production tonnage | 2017 Production tonnage* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic charr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | t | 0 | 0 |
| Brown trout/ sea trout | 12 | 15 | 44 | 48 | 42 | 41 | 92 |
| Cod | 1 | 1 | t | t | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Halibut | 2 | 3 | 56 | 66 | 56 | 67 | 80 |
| Lumpsucker | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 46 |
| Wrasse spp | 3 | 3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
* Industry estimates based on stocks currently being on-grown.
t Production occurred but this cannot be shown without revealing the figure for an individual company.
Staffing
Table 41: Number of staff employed in farming other species during 2007-2016
| Year | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 75 | 29 | 104 |
| 2008 | 80 | 44 | 124 |
| 2009 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 2010 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 2011 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 2012 | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| 2013 | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| 2014 | 29 | 20 | 49 |
| 2015 | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| 2016 | 43 | 20 | 63 |
In 2016, the overall number of staff employed in the production of other species increased by 13.
Production of Cleaner fish
Table 42: Number (000's) of cleaner fish produced during 2015-2016
| Species | Number of fish produced (000's) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2016 | |
| Lumpsucker | 235 | 262 |
| Wrasse spp. | 75 | 118 |
In recent years lumpsucker and wrasse spp. have been produced for use as a biological control for parasites in the marine Atlantic salmon industry. Data on the number of fish produced has only been collected since 2015. As data for future years is collected it will show trends in cleaner fish production.
Ova Laid Down to Hatch
Table 43: Source of ova from other species laid down to hatch during 2016
| Species | Source of ova laid down to hatch (000's) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Own broodstock | Other GB broodstock | Foreign ova | |
| Brown trout/sea trout | 407 | 0 | 5 |
| Halibut | 8,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Lumpsucker | 100 | 0 | 3,200 |
| Wrasse spp. | 5,200 | 0 | 0 |
Trade in Small Fish
Table 44: Trade in small fish of other species in 2016
| Species | Bought (000's) | Sold (000's) |
|---|---|---|
| Halibut | 400 | 65 |
| Brown trout/sea trout | 49 | 17 |
| Lumpsucker | 1,752 | 452 |
| Wrasse spp. | 1,000 | 43 |
There was also a small amount of production of: brook charr ( Salvelinus fontinalis); sheepshead minnow ( Cyprinodon variegatus variegatus); tiger trout ( Salmo trutta x Salvelinus fontinalis) and turbot ( Scophthalmus maximus). However, due to the small number of companies in production, it is not possible to summarise these data without revealing the production of individual companies.
Organic Production
Of the 30 sites recorded as producing other species in 2016, no organic production was reported.
Escapes
There were no reported escapes from sites rearing other species during 2016.
Contact
Email: Lorna Munro, lorna.munro@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000 – Central Enquiry Unit
The Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
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