Salmon spotter but for how much longer? The bountiful river of my youth refreshes a local salmon farm and has no wild salmon returning. Why?
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How can this still go on? It’s a national disgrace that our government supports this industry. It should be shut down. 65,000,000 dead since 2015.
@MairiGougeon @GMartinMSP
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It was a rough morning for Big Aquaculture.
Chris Packham took our campaign to ITV, explaining to Good Morning Britain viewers that Scottish salmon farming is a lose-lose-lose for consumers, Scotland, and most of all, the fish.
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You eco murderers should be ashamed of the irreversible damage you’ve already done to the ecosystems of Scotland and to the Atlantic Ocean. But you won’t be, will you.
🌍 This #WorldFoodDay, we’re celebrating Scottish food at its best.
Nutritious, versatile and enjoyed around the world, #Scottishsalmon is something #Scotland can be proud of. It remains the UK’s top food export, reaching 45 countries in 2025.
#Aquaculture | #FoodFromScotland | #GoodFoodNation | #MadeinScotland
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They extract global resources, pollute, kill wild salmon, noise up neighbours, take nosey people to court, get handed millions in taxpayers cash - and then make huge losses because they can’t keep fish alive.
Why are they here?
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Bakkafrost posted a £64 Million loss.
How many £Millions in public cash are being lost both in sales and in the 32% mortalities these companies report?
It’s the antithesis of “sustainability”
@SP_RuralAffairs @JimFairlieLogie @GMartinMSP @ScottishEPA
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Some of Norway’s largest salmon farmers have started using chicken by-products in their feed, according to newspaper reports.
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All livestock sectors are required by law to keep mortality data readily available for scrutiny.
There is a good reason why the salmon farming industry has to PUBLISH mortality data ⬇️
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Gut wrenching guff.
The commitment should be to pull out of the migratory paths of wild salmonids.
Protecting wild fish populations requires long-term commitment, collaboration and investment.
Through the Salmon Scotland Wild Fisheries Fund, salmon farmers are supporting practical conservation projects across Scotland, helping improve river habitats, strengthen local fisheries and support the future of wild salmon and sea trout populations.
From habitat restoration and river improvement projects to community-led conservation initiatives, these partnerships are helping deliver meaningful action on the ground for future generations.
By working together, we can help support healthier rivers, healthier ecosystems and a stronger future for Scotland's wild fisheries.
Find out more: bit.ly/WFF-Projects
#WildFisheriesFund #Conservation #WildSalmon #ScottishSalmon #RiverRestoration #Biodiversity #Scotland #Environment #FutureGenerations #HealthyRivers #Habitat
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The jellyfish bloom which hit Icelandic salmon farmer Kaldvik recently looks to have been worse than earlier reported – but the incident seems to be subsiding at last.
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Only just seen this. But @ChrisGPackham is right.
Virtually all salmon is produced in disgusting ways. The fish suffer and the water is polluted, which pollutes the sea around the pens.
Plus they sometimes escape and disastrously breed with wild salmon.
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🔴 NEW: A new scheme to penalise salmon farmers when farmed fish escape is wholly controlled by the industry, The Ferret can reveal, prompting claims it is “a major step backwards for wild salmon conservation in Scotland”.
Our latest: theferret.scot/p/9f6a4ddf-47…
ALT Black-and-white close-up of a salmon underwater, with The Ferret logo. Text reads: “Revealed: New salmon farmer’s scheme condemned as ‘greenwashing opportunity’.” Subtext says a new scheme to penalise salmon farmers when fish escape has been launched, but The Ferret found it is controlled by the industry, prompting criticism.
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This “support” they talk about is about 0.01% of their turnover. It’s rugby strips, goalposts, minibuses, flower pots etc.
Can’t say what percentage of their PROFITS it is, because that goes back to Norway, Denmark, Canada, Iceland…etc.
In his latest @fishfarmermag column, our Chief Executive, Tavish Scott, reflects on the vital role salmon farming plays in sustaining Scotland’s coastal, rural and island communities.
Drawing on an independent #AECOM report, he highlights how the sector supports jobs, apprenticeships, local businesses, community projects and cultural events, helping people live and work in the places they call home.
From supporting local schools and transport links to investing in community initiatives and creating opportunities for future generations, the report shows how salmon farming remains a key anchor for many of Scotland’s remote communities.
Read the full column: bit.ly/SS-FishFarmerTavishSe…
#ScottishSalmon #CoastalCommunities #RuralScotland #Aquaculture #FoodSecurity #Scotland @JimFairlieLogie @scotgov @ScotGovMarine
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MAINE — A federal judge has allowed most of a Clean Water Act lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture USA to move forward, rejecting the salmon producer’s attempt to have key claims dismissed.
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“The death toll at two salmon feedlots in Patagonia in southern Chile has risen to 642.5 tonnes of salmon following a harmful algae bloom”
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All Scottish salmon sold in UK supermarkets comes from underwater factory farms, where fish are denied the natural diet that makes their flesh pink.
Link to learn more and take action → bit.ly/4yO4Moy
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The @rspcaassured scheme is a well known scam - and you well know it.
Most of these feedlots where mortalities run amok are “certified”. They do nothing.
It takes a man with a GoPro camera to uncover the truth.
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31.2% of all farmed salmon died prematurely in 2025. Most companies reporting financial losses
Approximately 15,000,000 dead fish
Total number of staff directly employed was 1,410
Production has virtually flatlined since 2019 despite huge public cash input and 20% more smolts
@scotgov 's annual fish farm production survey shows Scottish salmon production increased by 3% last year, reflecting strong demand at home and growing interest from international customers.
Commenting on the figures, our chief executive, Tavish Scott, said:
“These figures are another vote of confidence in Scottish salmon, with production up by three per cent as our farmers respond to strong demand at home and growing interest in markets around the world.
“Employment is also up again, underlining the importance of salmon farming to Scotland’s rural and coastal communities. These are high-quality, well-paid jobs which help sustain local economies and enable communities to thrive.
“Our producers are continuing to invest for the future, helping ensure Scotland can meet growing demand at home and overseas while supporting the communities where salmon farming matters most.”
Scottish salmon is the UK's biggest food export, supporting 11,000 jobs and generating £760 million for the local economy.
Read more: bit.ly/SS-SGFishFarmProducti…
#ScottishSalmon #SalmonFarming #Scotland #RuralCommunities #FoodProduction #Exports #TheScottishGovernment #FishFarmProductionSurvey
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Grundig, etterrettelig undersøkelse om lakseoppdrett og hvor foret kommer fra, i The New York Times.
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We only get what the lice don’t eat.
Watch Gaslit for the full truth → bit.ly/3UlEHy5
Ailsa Mclellan in Gaslit.
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Interesting to note that the pic of the woman holding a salmon was published by The Fish Site on 26 December 2024, credited to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). It accompanied an article about an “industry discovery tour” in southern Chile, not Scotland.
Strong careers. Local opportunity. Long-term impact.
#Scottishsalmon farming supports skilled, permanent employment in coastal #rural communities across #Scotland, with competitive salaries, long-term career prospects and strong employee benefits.
A recent report from AECOM shows the latest community impact data:
✅ 2,460 direct jobs supported
✅ Average salary of £44,539 (16% above the Scottish median)
✅ More than 90% of employers offer pension contributions above the statutory minimum
✅ Up to 99.8% of roles reported as permanent
✅ 139 apprenticeships delivered in 2025
✅ 350+ employees recruited in 2025 by salmon farms
Behind every salmon farm is a team of skilled people building rewarding careers in Scotland's coastal and island communities.
Read the full report: bit.ly/SS-CommunitiesReport
#SalmonFarming | #Aquaculture | #RuralScotland | #RuralJobs | #Apprenticeships | #EconomicGrowth | #Communities | #CoastalCommunities
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'The investigation found that fish farming is often worsening the very problem it hoped to solve and harming the people it was meant to help.'
#Salmon farming destroys communities.
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