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Salmon firm withdraws feed barge application for Loch Broom
A salmon farming multinational accused of misleading people over its plans for a fish farm in a marine protected area has withdrawn a controversial application for a feed barge.
Tory politician urged to return £10k donation to alleged animal cruelty firm
Tory MP David Mundell has been urged to hand back a £10k donation from an egg producer under investigation by the RSPCA for alleged animal welfare abuses.
Fox hunts accused of using dogs to chase animals despite ban
Mounted hunts have been filmed covertly and reported to Police Scotland for allegedly flouting a new law to prevent illegal fox hunting with packs of dogs.
Probe demanded into ‘inadequate’ protection of wild salmon
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency could be facing an investigation into allegations that it has failed to prevent sea lice escaping from salmon farms.
Formaldehyde used 200 times by fish farm industry
Formaldehyde was used by fish farms nearly 200 times over a three year period, despite fears it could harm the marine environment.
Bird flu pushes ‘globally important’ Scottish seabirds into decline
Bird flu outbreaks have pushed iconic Scottish seabird species into decline for the first time, according to a new study.
Marine protection: The Scottish species in decline
Dozens of Scotland’s marine and coastal species are critically endangered or in decline due to industrial fishing, climate change, pollution and other pressures.
Named: 19 fish farms posing ‘high risk’ to wild salmon
Nineteen fish farms on lochs along the west coast of Scotland have been identified as posing the most risk to endangered wild salmon.
Controversial ‘seal scarer’ filmed at fish farm supplying salmon to celebrity chefs and Selfridges
A controversial new ‘seal scarer’ device was covertly filmed at a fish farm supplying salmon to celebrity chefs and Selfridges, despite concerns it could be harmful to protected species such as dolphins and whales.
