Scottish Government inspectors have launched an investigation into video evidence of alleged animal cruelty at a salmon farm on the North West coast. The anti-fish farming campaign group Scottish Salmon…
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Fish farming industry bids to relax limits on toxic pesticide
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019The multinational salmon farming industry has been pushing behind the scenes for environmental limits on a toxic pesticide to be 100 times weaker than government regulators recommend. The Ferret can…
First ever UK Hope Spot declared in Scotland
Monday, June 10th, 2019Scotland’s Argyll Coast and Islands have been declared a Hope Spot – the first in mainland United Kingdom – by international non-profit Mission Blue to shed light on the immense…
Public agencies accused of blocking Freedom of Information
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019Repeated attempts by government agencies in Scotland to block public access to information show that Freedom of Information law should be strengthened, according to a submission to Holyrood by journalists….
Minke whale dies in the Outer Hebrides, entangled in rope
Friday, May 24th, 2019The death of a minke whale after a kayak team’s dramatic rescue attempt has sparked a row about “ghost” fishing gear. Rescuers battled in vain to save the mammal that…
Scottish government too close to salmon farmers
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019The Scottish government and regulators have been accused by campaigners of being too close to the salmon farming industry. The criticism came after information that should have been released was…
Pollution from salmon hatchery endangers mussels
Monday, May 20th, 2019Campaigners are calling for a salmon hatchery to have its license revoked amid concerns it was found pumping sewage into a protected river where endangered freshwater pearl mussels are found….
Public urged to respect marine wildlife
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019Calls have been made for people to show more respect to marine wildlife in and around the Moray Firth, despite the number of incidents of disturbances to cetaceans decreasing in…
20,000 pieces of plastic found on the Firth of Forth
Monday, May 13th, 2019Plastic pollution on the Firth of Forth could be far worse than previously thought, according to research from Dundee University. A study of a total of 48 square metres (517…
Algae outbreak kills thousands of farmed salmon
Friday, May 3rd, 2019Thousands of farmed salmon are understood to have died following an algae outbreak on Loch Fyne. The Scottish Salmon Company, which runs the farm at Quarry Point, says it believes…
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