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.
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.
Visit the website here >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.
Visit the website here >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.
Find out more here >SWAN members meet quarterly (currently online Zoom meetings).
SWAN Meeting Information
20th April 2021 – Minutes & Presentations
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- SWAN Meeting Minutes 20 Apr 21
- SWAN Meeting Zoom Chat 20 APR 21
- Joanna Gosling – ARCH UK Summary
- Michiel van der Meer – Signify lighting – SWAN April 2020
- Ben Goymer – Chelsea Technologies in Aquaculture for Distribution
- SWAN Innovate UK EDGE APR21 JC
- Chris Lyons – Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Aquaculture
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19th January 2021 – Minutes & Presentations
- SWAN Meeting Minutes 19Jan2021
- Seafood 2040 Update Jan21
- Innovate UK Update SWAN Jan 21
- EDGE UK SWAN Jan 21
- Argi-EPI SWAN Jan 2021
20th October 2020 – Minutes & Presentations
- SWAN Minutes 20Oct2020
- Neil Auchterlonie – Seafood2040 Oct 2020
- Digby Sowerby – 5G Rural Dorset Oct 2020
- Chris Lyons – Innovate UK Update Oct 2020
- Introduction to Agrimetrics – Anna Woodley Oct 2020
21st July 2020 – Minutes & Presentations
- SWAN Minutes 21July2020
- Oliver Symons – Kingston Maurward College Jul 2020
- Poseidon – English Aquaculture Strategy July 2020
- UK Trout Overview July 2020
- Kim Cullen – Seafood 2040 July 2020
19th February 2020 – Minutes
SWAN Contact details
To find out more about SWAN or to join the Network please contact: –
Martin Sutcliffe – SWAN Chair
Dorset Aquaculture & Fisheries Development Officer, Dorset Coast Forum
martin.sutcliffe@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
01305 224766
07887 627382
Joanna Rufus – SWAN Secretariat
Inward Investment, Economic Growth and Regeneration. Dorset Council
Joanna.rufus@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
01305 224797
