Appeal submitted for ‘transformational’ aquaculture project. Benn Reithe project would bring proven salmon farming technology to Scotland and deliver jobs. Loch Long Salmon confirmed that they have submitted an appeal for […]
Greater transparency in antibiotic reporting . The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has announced it is to publish monthly antibiotic use for each salmon farm. Currently, antibiotic usage is collated at […]
Missed opportunity to transform Scottish aquaculture sector. National Park rejects plans against advice of Scottish Government advisers. Developers behind plans to bring a proven, transformative aquaculture technology to Scotland for […]
National Park say proposed salmon farm is “of national significance to Scotland,” but Officers still seek to block proposal. The Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park are seeking to […]
Mowi Scotland appeals Loch Hourn planning decision. Mowi Scotland Ltd has submitted a notice of appeal regarding a recent refusal of planning permission for its Loch Hourn salmon farm. Should […]
Salmon return to tributary of Clyde for first time in 100 years. Salmon have returned to the Garrell Burn in Kilsyth for the first time in 100 years, as a […]
Charity at loggerheads with regulator over net exports. A charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people in Africa is waging a battle against Scotland’s environmental regulator over the […]
‘First in Scotland’ aquaculture technology granted environmental licence. Plans for Scotland’s first semi-closed containment marine finfish farm have taken a further step forward, after the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) […]
Wild salmon protection zones and sea lice thresholds proposed for Scotland. Protecting Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon is a ‘national priority’, said SEPA – Scotland’s environmental watchdog, launching a consultation recently […]
New project to model salmon farms’ environmental impact more accurately. A consortium of organisations in Scotland is developing a more accurate way of predicting how salmon farms interact with their […]
Scottish Government responds to Salmon Interactions Working Group report. Funding of more than £650,000 will extend the salmon counter network as part of a package of measures to support salmon […]
Help wanted for study on Scottish salmon captures. Fisheries Management Scotland (FMS) is collecting information from its members, anglers and others through a data collection tool. The purpose of the app […]
Pink salmon sightings in Scotland: What to do and why it is important to report. In light of Invasive Species Week (24th – 30th May, an annual event led by […]
New Mowi feed mill in Scotland delivers on plan. Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 and Brexit, Mowi’s new state of the art feed mill in Scotland delivered on their […]
Scottish Sea Farms appoints new Head of Sustainability & Development. Leading salmon grower Scottish Sea Farms has announced the appointment of a new, dedicated Head of Sustainability & Development to […]
SSPO welcomes latest regulatory position on medicines. As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps […]
SSPO welcomes regulatory flexibility during Covid-19 outbreak.The salmon farming sector has welcomed the temporary regulatory flexibility agreed with SEPA and Marine Scotland to help manage the impacts of reduced staff […]
Scottish salmon farmers reject SEPA feed cap proposal. Scotland’s salmon farmers have yesterday (Thurs 3.10.19) rejected a proposal by SEPA – Scotland’s environmental regulator – to introduce a feed cap. […]
Shellfish rustling on Fife beaches. Fears have been raised Fife’s beaches are being targeted by criminal gangs looking to capitalise on the illicit and highly-lucrative trade in shellfish. According to […]
Aquaculture consortium goes with the flow on environmental monitoring. A transatlantic research partnership is developing a new tool which could help the aquaculture industry more accurately understand its impact on […]