LLS APPLIES FOR SEMI-CLOSED FISH FARM TECH TO SCOTLAND

摘要

Loch Long Salmon (LLS) has placed a planning application for a semi-closed fish farm, and states that this technology excludes sea lice, catches most of the organic waste, and improves the health and welfare of the farmed stock. This would become Scotland's first semi-closed fish farm, located at Loch Long near Beinn Reithe in Argyll. According to LLS, while the Loch Long site would not be suitable or economicalfor conventional open net aquaculture due to its low current, it is ideaL for Scotland's first semiclosed farm due to its sheltered location, deep water, geographical isolation from other salmon farms, and proximity to a suitable shore base Location. “We are excited to be the first company bringing this transformative farming system to Scotland, and the Loch Long site provides the ideal environment for semi-closed aquaculture,” said LLS director Stewart Hawthorn. “Our technology will allow salmon farming to thrive in Scotland's rural coastal areas, such as Loch Long, with a significantlyimproved environmental and fish welfare performance. We will be working closely with local stakeholders to demonstrate how the proposed farm will be good for the environment, good for the salmon and good for the local community.”