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Fish farming
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More than 100 environmental breaches at fish farms
Fish farms have broken environmental rules more than 100 times in the last two years, according to Scottish Government regulators.
Explainer: Scottish fish farming
Ferret Fact Service explains the impact of fish farming in Scotland, and why it has become a lightning rod for controversy.
Fish farming companies under fire for information breaches
Seven fish farming companies have been accused by the Scottish Government’s green watchdog of breaking the law by failing to provide information on fish numbers.
Salmon industry under fire for ‘pressure’ on green watchdog
The salmon farming industry has been accused of trying to “pressure” Scotland’s environment watchdog by persisting with complaints about how it is regulated.
What has The Ferret been up to in August? Championing independent media, and fishy business
It’s the end of another busy month here at The Ferret. Let's look back at what we’ve achieved, and how our journalism makes a difference in Scotland and beyond.
Ministers bow to salmon industry pressure on pesticide
A new safety limit on a pesticide that kills marine wildlife has been delayed by four years following pressure from the salmon farming industry.
Salmon firm accused of misleading locals over fish farm plans in highland beauty spot
A salmon farming multinational has been accused of “lying” to locals over its plans for a fish farm on a sea loch in a marine protected area.
Wildlife objection to salmon farm spiked after industry lobbying
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency withdrew an objection to proposed new salmon cages near the island of Barra after intensive lobbying.
Revealed: the salmon industry’s ‘outrageous’ lobbying
The salmon farming industry has been privately lobbied the Scottish Government for regulations to be relaxed, consents to be streamlined and other changes.
