Marine scientists in Oban have found noise from devices used to stop seals eating farmed fish and damaging nets, may unintentionally harm other species like harbour porpoise. Acoustic Deterrent Devices…
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Noise pollution hurting marine life
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021Noise pollution from shipping, construction, sonar and seismic surveys is “drowning out” the healthy ocean soundscape, scientists say. And an “overwhelming body of evidence” has revealed the harm human-made noise…
Acoustic Deterrents used at over 140 fish farms
Thursday, August 6th, 2020CONCERNS have been raised after figures revealed more than 140 fish farms in Scotland are using controversial noise devices (acoustic deterrents) to scare off seals. Official statistics show scores of…
Scottish salmon exports face US ban for cruelty to seals
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019Scottish-farmed salmon, worth £2bn to Scotland’s economy, could face a US ban unless ministers table urgent anti-cruelty legislation to protect marine life. The US is one of the largest purchasers…