Scottish Sea Farms’ plans for the future: fewer but larger farms located in more exposed waters
Meanwhile Northern Isles MP Alistair Carmichael said the incident showed why plans to increase the coastguard helicopter response time is a ‘bad idea’
The coastguard said all crew are ‘safe and well’
However Green MSP Ariane Burgess said there is a need to reduce salmon farming’s environmental impact
The Fish Holm development, planned by Scottish Sea Farms, would include 200m circumference pens
The team have embarked on a campaign looking to ‘return rubbish back to its owners’
Meanwhile Colleen Grains was recently named the Swan’s trainee of the year
The first phase of work would focus on the west pier, which is nearing the end of its lifespan
It comes as two large salmon farms are proposed in Shetland, including one off Vementry which could impact inshore fisheries
Whalsay’s George Andrew Williamson has been recognised by the Marine Stewardship Council
