Regional fisheries boards are sometimes maligned by the organisations representing fin fish farming or farmed salmon. Usually they are asked for observations in relation to developments. In areas where there has been an excessive level of aquaculture, those involved in wild fishing contend that the number of sea trout has greatly diminished. Their comments are sometimes regarded as being negative and anti-jobs. In fairness, when they are asked for observations, they put forward their position as professionally as possible. It is necessary to ensure the survival of wild fish stocks in tandem with fish farming.