Monstrous sea lice and jellyfish invasions blighting Scottish salmon farms

Monstrous sea lice and jellyfish invasions blighting Scottish salmon farms

Source: theguardian

9/16/2023

Credit: Murdo MacLeod/the Observe

Lochs in the Highlands of Scotland are among the most spectacular and pristine wildlife areas in Britain, attracting tourists from around the world. They are also a production line for what have become supermarket staples: smoked and fresh salmon.

The salmon industry says fish health and welfare are at the heart of successful Scottish salmon farming, but a new investigation by Viva!, the vegan campaigning charity, highlights the parasites and jellyfish blighting intensive fish production.

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