Fidra’s position on the present planning process for aquaculture sites, and how it should be improved.
Concerns about the impact of salmon farms on our lochs and seas are increasing, especially with regulations relaxed due to Covid-19. Alongside this is ambition from the Scottish Government and salmon producers to grow the industry. Is closed containment the answer to sustainable growth, with salmon pens built inside specialist facilities?
Without information on environmental impacts, could investors be getting out of their depth with Scottish salmon farming or are investors the key to sustainable salmon?
With the issues of polystyrene in the environment well known, it’s time to look at alternatives for fish boxes.