The Scottish Government provides financial support to the Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum (SARF), which was established as a priority action under the Strategic Framework for Scottish Aquaculture in 2004.
Its aim to promote, encourage and support research and development in aquaculture and related areas, as well as the enhancement of public understanding of aquaculture. SARF also commissions research into areas related to the sustainable development of the Scottish aquaculture industry.
SARF, in conjunction with The Royal Society of Edinburgh and The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, organised a symposium which aims to engage delegates from a wide range of backgrounds with an interest in aquaculture and bring together the extensive portfolio of SARF sponsored research, complemented by internationally recognised keynote speakers.