SOUTH WEST AQUACULTURE NETWORK (SWAN)

The South West is perfectly positioned to develop novel, innovative aquaculture and agri-tech businesses. The existing cluster draws on extensive experience across marine and freshwater cultivation with support from world leading research institutes and UK government agencies.

The industry is supported by the South West Aquaculture Network (SWAN) and strengthened by the unique mix of good water quality, advanced marine engineering and political drive for success.

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The Dorset Mariculture Strategy and SWAN provide industry with key development and collaboration opportunities to grow the sector holistically, providing food security and contributing to the UK Government’s commitment to Net-Zero Carbon by 2050.

Dorset Coast Forum

The Dorset Coast Forum is a strategic coastal partnership, which looks at the long term issues facing the Dorset coast and its inshore waters. The forum enables investors to discuss issues, gain access to the latest data and information, access support for the design and delivery of innovative projects, and network with key industry stakeholders. Dorset Coast Forum’s Aquaculture Development Officer provides support to both the Fisheries and Aquaculture industry.

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Dorset & Devon Aquaculture Website

Promotes the aquaculture market in Dorset and East Devon which is growing to meet national and global demand for fish, shellfish and aquatic plants by developing and deploying technologies.

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High Potential Opportunity for Sustainable Aquaculture (HPO)

Dorset has been recognised by the Department for International Trade with the award of a High Potential Opportunity for Sustainable Aquaculture (HPO). The HPO details investment opportunities and is intended to help attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and support sectors to develop business in the South West.

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SWAN members meet quarterly (currently online Zoom meetings).

SWAN AGM and Conference – 20 October 2022

Thank you to those who attended the SWAN AGM and Conference in Plymouth – there was great attendance with 50 people from the Aquaculture sector joining us and we really hope you found it as enjoyable and informative as we did.

Photo of Panel discussion: Chaired by Kevin Brooks, panel members: Oliver Robinson (British Trout Association), Dave Little (University of Stirling), Rhianna Rees (SAMS Seaweed Academy), Martin Sutcliffe (CIEL).

A BIG thank all to conference sponsors, speakers, panellists and market stalls for taking the time to share their work and knowledge. If you didn’t manage to attend or wanted to follow up on any of the talks then you can view the presentation slides below.

Election of Officers SWAN AGM 2022

1. Dave Little, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Sterling

2. Rob Passmore, Aquaculture Enterprise Zone, North Devon Biosphere

3. Rhianna Rees – SAMS Seaweed Academy

4. Angela Mead, Biome Algae Ltd

5. Jack Jarvis, Optimising Water Chemistry for Intensive Production of Rainbow Trout

6. Sharon Jones, Discover Science Christchurch