Press Release: Aquaculture License Appeals Board demands further assessments as salmon farm may put protect bird species at risk

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 →

The Press and Journal, 5 July 2014: Humpback Whale died after swimming into fish farm

Humpback Whale died after swimming into fish farm The Press and Journal, 5 July 2014 A young humpback whale found drowned off the coast of Mull died after swimming into a fish farm, vets believe. Scotland’s first post-mortem of a humpback whale was carried out by Dr Andrew Brownlow from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). The … Continue reading →