Scotland's salmon farms avoid worst of marine heatwave, but investments key in face of rising temperatures

'No one knows what will happen. We used to have more predictable seasons. The weather jumps around a lot more now, and the industry has to adapt.'

So far, the marine heatwave has not affected the salmon farming industry in Scotland too badly, Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott said. — So far, the marine heatwave has not affected the salmon farming industry in Scotland too badly, Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott said.Photo: Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO).

Hanna Gezelius

Published 5 July 2023, 05:00Updated 8 August 2023, 19:24

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