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Documentary Films
Dec 31 - 2022
EN Europe

Save Papay

Chris Rutterford

Papa Westray is at risk from a new a massive new industrial fish farm in the bay of East Moclett. Changes are already seeing in the environment from current nets. The new fishfarm is planned for the as yet untouched East side of the island, it is a direct threat to the island’s pristine lagoon. The heart of what makes this Orkney island so special, a true jewel in the North.
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Marine fauna / Legislation / Salmon
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Investigative Journalism
Feb 08 - 2025
EN Europe

Scottish inquiry criticizes salmon farming mortality levels, industry pushes back

Seafood Source

A government inquiry into Scotland’s salmon-farming industry has criticized its mortality levels, but salmon-farming groups have pushed back against what they say is unfair treatment compared to other forms of animal farming.

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Animal Ethics / Salmon
Investigative Journalism
Nov 20 - 2024
EN Europe

Scottish salmon farms seek growth despite mounting fish deaths and environmental concerns

Mongabay

Scotland is the world’s third-largest producer of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), after Norway and Chile. The industry is seeking to significantly increase production in Scotland, driven by growing export demand.However, it faces ethical concerns over mounting fish mortality, as well as environmental concerns about pollution, the proliferation of sea lice affecting wild salmon, and opposition from several local communities.Industry members acknowledge the challenge of growing salmon amid rising sea temperatures, but say Scottish salmon farms have made progress in managing sea lice and other health challenges. By Francesco De Augustinis
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Salmon / Small-scale fishers
Research
Feb 10 - 2025
EN Europe

The reality gap: An examination of Scottish farmed salmon

WildFish

This report first gives an overview of the various marketing tools used by the Scottish salmon farming industry to represent farmed salmon as a sustainable, healthy and eco-friendly protein choice. It then examines the environmental and welfare performance of Scotland’s seven salmon farming companies, all widely used in the hospitality and retail sectors. 

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Certification schemes / Salmon

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