Aquaculture

Scottish salmon survival rate increased in September, despite warming waters

New mitigation efforts appear to be working.

“There is no question that 2023 has been a challenging year, but the farmers hard work has provided good conditions for their salmon, despite record-breaking seawater temperatures," Salmon Scotland's Iain Berrill said.
“There is no question that 2023 has been a challenging year, but the farmers hard work has provided good conditions for their salmon, despite record-breaking seawater temperatures," Salmon Scotland's Iain Berrill said.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 6 October 2023, 04:01Updated 6 October 2023, 04:01
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