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<p>One of the primary functions of the Zoos Expert Committee (ZEC) is to provide advice
to Ministers of the operation and implementation of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981. Aquariums
are included in the definition of zoos in the 1981 Act. The Committee is constituted
to ensure it contains a wide range of expertise from across the zoo licensing industry,
and aquaculture experts have previously sat on ZEC and its predecessor committee,
the Zoos Forum. Members of the Committee are appointed via on open recruitment process
based on merit and Defra would encourage experts in operating aquariums to apply for
any appropriate vacancies on the Committee as and when they are advertised.</p>
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