2020 saw growth halted for Scottish salmon sector
Production of farmed Atlantic salmon in Scotland was down 5.8% to 192,129 tonnes in 2020 – but this was still the second highest level recorded. Farmed brown and sea trout […] Continue Reading
WiSA set to launch online forum
Networking group Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) is launching a new online forum to connect women working in and with the industry. The forum, due to be launched on 1 […] Continue Reading
SSPO says ‘harmful’ seal deterrents have been dropped
Scotland’s salmon farmers have stopped using acoustic seal deterrents that have been shown to disturb protected marine mammals. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation said that only acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) […] Continue Reading
Scottish farmers call for compensation for seal attacks
If fish farmers are not allowed to kill seals even if they break into a salmon pen, the industry should be compensated for the resulting losses. That’s the message from […] Continue Reading
Streamlined regulation for wellboat discharges
Regulation of marine fish farming wellboats in Scotland has transferred to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). The move is intended to streamline regulation by bringing the responsibility under a […] Continue Reading
New focus for Marine Scotland’s Farmed Fish Health group
Government agency Marine Scotland has set out priorities for a ‘refreshed’ Farmed Fish Health Framework: the causes of fish mortality, impact of climate change and development of treatments. The steering […] Continue Reading
Scottish aquaculture worth £885 million
AQUACULTURE is contributing hugely to the wider Scottish economy in both revenue and jobs, new research shows. A Marine Scotland commissioned report reveals that it is worth at least £885-million […] Continue Reading
Scottish salmon farmers launch acoustic devices review
The Scottish salmon farming sector is to review the use of acoustic devices deployed on farms to deter seals. Farmers will conduct risk assessments on the use of acoustic deterrent […] Continue Reading
Move towards mandatory wrasse controls
SALMON farmers in Scotland have welcomed a government consultation on new wrasse fishing measures. The review will consider the introduction of mandatory controls over the harvesting of live wrasse, used […] Continue Reading