Development of a GIS-based tool to assist planning of aquaculture developments A report to The Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum
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Executive Summary Introduction • In March 2005 the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, commenced an R&D contract entitled " Development of a GIS-based tool to assist planning of aquaculture developments ". The project has been part funded by SARF, with additional resource input from the Institute of Aquaculture.
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