Regulated fish farms in Scotland’s coastal waters (salmon and rainbow trout) Number Locations at which fish farming is authorised (includes locations no longer in 453 use) Current average no. fish farms operating per year (average in last 2 years) 196* Number of new farms and expansions of existing farms authorised under 22 New SEPA’s 2019 regulatory framework from June 2019 to end May 2024. 42 Expansions Number of active fish farm operators in Scotland 7 Number of fish farm operators whose active farms have all now been 3 transferred onto SEPA’s 2019 regulatory framework Note: *As of June 2024, around one third of active farms are authorised under SEPA’s updated regulatory framework’s permit. 6 th RAI Salmon Farming Enquiry - SEPA Evidence – 6 June 2024 7 th RAI Salmon Farming Enquiry - SEPA Evidence – 6 June 2024 Table 3.