Larger, fewer pens pay off for Scottish Sea Farms

Scottish Sea Farms, Fishnish

Source: Scottish Sea Farms

GBP 3 million investment simplifies Fishnish salmon farming operations, making it less labour intensive, and reducing manual handling

The first Scottish Sea Farms site to switch to 160-metre pens has reported record tonnage at an average harvest weight of 6.8kg, along with improved fish welfare and reduced seal predation.

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