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The Chief Executive of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has stepped down and left his position following “conduct allegations”, it was announced this afternoon. The reasons behind the departure […] Continue Reading
It’s hard to believe that here we are in 2022. Despite the continuing pandemic, the year that has just passed appeared to vanish as quickly as it started. Regardless of […] Continue Reading
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland has submitted a planning application for a new six-pen salmon farm in East Moclett Sound, Orkney. The site would have capacity for biomass of 3,850 tonnes and […] Continue Reading
The new regime for regulating fish farming in Scotland will include wild salmon protection zones in which applications for new or expanded farm sites could be turned down if the […] Continue Reading
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is set to take on more powers as the lead authority for protecting wild salmon, including a key role in assessing whether new fish farms […] Continue Reading
Salmon farmer Scottish Sea Farms is on the shortlist for a prestigious award that recognises corporate contributions to sustainability and good environmental practice. SSF is among 12 companies shortlisted for […] Continue Reading
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for rural economy and tourism, Fergus Ewing, robustly defended the aquaculture sector at a grilling by members of the Scottish Parliament yesterday. He also promised that regulatory […] Continue Reading
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
As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps taken by SEPA to create a temporary […] Continue Reading