Indicator 2.4.18

This Indicator requires the UoC to collaborate with local fishery trusts in conducting native salmonid monitoring programmes within the waterbody where it operates.
- The purpose is to track the status of native salmonid populations and assess potential impacts from aquaculture activities. ‘Collaborate’ would imply involvement e.g. beyond providing funding or passive support.
Collaboration may include:
- Sharing data on site operations and potential interactions with native salmonids.
- Assisting in monitoring efforts (e.g. providing access to sites, participating in surveys).
- Supporting scientific research or environmental assessments.
The monitoring programme should address as minimum:
- Tracking population health, abundance and migration patterns of wild salmonids.
- Assessing genetic integrity (to detect any impact from escaped farmed fish).

The UoC maintains records (e.g. agreements, partnerships, etc.) of collaboration with fishery trust(s).