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MI Role in Aquaculture licensing

We provide independent scientific advice on the possible environmental impacts of aquaculture activities in Ireland.

Circular salmon pens and service vessels in a sheltered coastal bay, viewed from a grassy hillside.

Intensive aquaculture (Natura, EIA, WFD, MSFD....)

Understand how Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment inform licensing for intensive aquaculture.

Flowchart of the application, environmental assessment, consultation and ministerial decision process for extensive shellfish and seaweed aquaculture.

Extensive aquaculture (Natura, WFD, MSFD....)

Understand how environmental assessment, habitat research, bird monitoring, and Natura 2000 screening inform extensive aquaculture licensing.