The Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board (ALAB) has asked the developers behind the Shot Head salmon farm to undertake further Appropriate Assessments as required by EU habitats law to ensure endangered birds are not put at risk. These assessments are to be completed by 23 September 2019, meaning any decision on the development of the salmon … Continue reading
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
“Will Placentia Bay aquaculture affect native salmon?”, the author claimed “there has been no undisputed evidence to date of direct effects of salmon aquaculture on wild populations.” This is patently false; there is a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates clearly and conclusively that net pen salmon aquaculture has significant negative impacts on wild salmon. … Continue reading
An appeal has been lodged against the Norwegian multinational Marine Harvest’s application for a salmon farming expansion in Bantry Bay that claims the applicant is not a ‘fit person’ to hold a licence. The appeal cites records showing the company refused to cooperate with audits by the Department of Agriculture and by the Marine … Continue reading
Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages Press Release: Draft National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 25 June 2015 Following initial assessment of the recently published Sustainable Aquaculture Development (Draft) Plan by the Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages (GBASC) believes that the Minister is planning to grant a licence … Continue reading
Scientists dispute findings of provincial report that minimizes risk of aquaculture to wild salmon By Larry Pynn, Vancouver Sun A group of scientists is challenging a B.C. government report that plays down the risks of aquaculture to wild Pacific salmon. In a written critique, the scientists say the report by Gary Marty, a fish pathologist … Continue reading
Fish farms could turn tide for West Cork tourism – Lay of the Land Irish Independent, 21 Sept 2014 A fish farm at Killary Harbour. I am sitting outside Jacob’s Bar in the buzzing village of Baltimore, West Cork. Even late in September, the pier is teeming with tourists, who gather to enjoy a … Continue reading
Fish ” Ebola ” threaten aquatic China stopped importing the whole Norwegian Salmon E News, 11 Sept 2014 Norway Video Security Bureau, said that since September 10, 2014 China will ban imports of Norwegian salmon whole . Oriental IC Data Figure Ebola outbreak in West Africa , has claimed thousands of lives , and … Continue reading
Fish farms are destroying wild Scottish salmon, says leading environmentalist 16 Feb 2014 Founder of influential conservation body accuses Holyrood of contributing to catastrophic decline in salmon stocks on rivers One of the world’s most influential conservation bodies has accused the Scottish government of ruining the country’s lucrative salmon-fishing industry. In a strongly worded letter … Continue reading
Irish Times, 15 Jan 2014: Aran residents express concern about storm threat to planned fish farm Oireachtas sub-committee visits Inis Oírr to present report on sustainable communities By Lorna Siggins Michael McNamara, Andrew Doyle (Chair) and Éamon Ó Cuív of the Joint Sub-committee on Fisheries launching their report on Inis Oírr off the Co Galway … Continue reading
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