Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/apr/18/skye-salmon-farms-approved-despite-warnings-of-irrecoverable-damage Two new island fish farms given the go-ahead in spite of Scottish parliamentary report warning of possible environmental impacts Alexandra Heal and Ellie O’Donnell Two new salmon farms are to be built off the Scottish island of Skye after receiving permission from the Highland council, despite opposition from residents over the possible … Continue reading
On 21 September the Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board (ALAB) heard final appeals against a new Marine Harvest salmon farm at Shot Head in Bantry Bay. The Panel, chaired by Prof. Owen McIntyre heard evidence from the developer Marine Harvest and fourteen separate appellants. “After the Department for Agriculture approved the licence in October 2016, ALAB … Continue reading
Every day, salmon farmers across the world walk into steel cages – in the seas off Scotland or Norway or Iceland – and throw in food. Lots of food; they must feed tens of thousands of fish before the day is over. They must also check if there are problems, and there is one particular … Continue reading
Conference highlights impact of climate change, fish farming and non-target catching on Irish stocks The Atlantic wild salmon is in a “serious position” and various conservation measures “don’t seem to have worked”, Inland Fisheries Ireland chief executive Dr Ciaran Byrne has said. Speaking at the annual Salmon Watch Ireland conference in Galway, Dr Byrne said … Continue reading
The Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board (ALAB) has granted an Oral Hearing to those appealing the decision by the Department of Agriculture to give a licence for a salmon farm in Bantry Bay. This decision validates the concerns raised by locals, environmental groups and fishermen. “It is now five years since Marine Harvest first applied for … Continue reading
Press Release: Marine Harvest ignore local concerns 14 April 2015 Marine Harvest’s response to the latest round of objections regarding the proposed Shot Head salmon farm contains no new information to address concerns raised by local residents, businesses and environmentalists. Adding insult to injury, Marine Harvest continue to claim that they’ve undertaken an adequate … Continue reading
Press Release: Europe concludes aquaculture contributes little to growth and employment 17 Sept 2014 A report published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) reveals that measures to support development of aquaculture ‘were not well designed and implemented’, ‘failed to deliver value for money’’ and ‘contributed little to growth and employment’. The report … Continue reading
EU has ‘wasted’ €500m on fish farms Irish Examiner, 17 Sept 2014 By Ann Cahill European Correspondent Close to €500m of EU funds spent on fish farms was largely wasted, according to a report highly critical of the sector. It warned that money was handed out without proper environmental and health issues … Continue reading
Events out west cut to heart of a flaw in the environment versus development debate Irish Times, 15 Sept 2014 By John McManus Events out west cut to heart of a flaw in the environment versus development debate Something interesting has happened out west. For the best part of two years Bord Iascaigh … Continue reading
Monster salmon farm proposals are fishing in troubled waters Irish Examiner, 7 August 2014 By Victoria White Coastal communities’ desperation for jobs is being exploited, along with riches of seas, argues Victoria White WHEN Bill Smyth, of Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages, says Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s ‘Environmental Impact Study’ into the proposed, … Continue reading
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