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THE SCOTTISH salmon farming industry is calling on the Scottish Government as well as the US authorities for guidance after announcing that it is no longer using potentially harmful acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) to deter marine mammals such as seals from entering pens.
The move comes just one month after Scottish salmon farmers were barred from shooting seals as a last resort to protect their livestock.
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The industry has since called on the Scottish Government to consider compensation for fish lost in seal attacks in line with similar schemes for terrestrial farmers losing livestock to predators.
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OIC to host consultation on Faray developments
February 27, 2021 at 9:15 am
Faray.
Orkney Islands Council is holding a consultation event, next Thursday, on proposals to install a new extended slipway and landing jetty at the south end of Faray, in the North Isles.
This follows on from a pre-application consultation for a proposed six-turbine council-owned wind farm in Faray. The project is part of the wider Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project, which also includes proposed developments at Quanterness in St Ola and at Wee Fea in Hoy.
According to OIC, the existing slipway to the island in a dilapidated condition, and improved access to the island would be required for any future development, as well as for general ongoing access. A landing jetty would also be required for the delivery of large components.