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Scottish salmon farming moratorium debate heats up as MPs weigh future

As the sector faces increasing pressure to meet environmental standards and improve the health and well-being of its fish, the question of whether further expansion is prudent comes again to the forefront

By María Feijóo | Nov. 20, 2024 10:42 GMT
Salmon farm off the coast by Appin, Scotland. Credit: SAIC
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In recent years, Scotland's salmon farming industry has found itself at the center of an intense debate over sustainability, fish welfare, and environmental impact [...]

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