Thursday, April 7, 2011

Inspections reveal 'sea lice breaches' in salmon farms

Official inspections of Scottish salmon farms have raised concerns over high levels of sea lice and the proper containment of fish, a report claims. The Scottish government Fish Health Inspectorate reports were obtained by the Salmon and Trout Association.

The anglers' body said there were 68 instances of fish farms having sea lice above recommended threshold levels. The claims were dismissed by the Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation as part of an "orchestrated" campaign. However, the Salmon and Trout Association claimed the reports showed the "true extent" of the threat to wild fish conservation from salmon farms. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers


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