Proposed salmon farm raises environmental concerns in Hebrides
by Severin Carrell Scotland editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#4N42Z)
Scottish Natural Heritage warns of potential 'significant effects' on birds and marine life
Significant environmental concerns have been raised about plans to build a large salmon farm just off the coast of Canna, a tiny Hebridean island near Skye.
Mowi, the world's largest salmon producer, has tabled outline plans to install eight fish farm cages to grow thousands of tonnes of organic salmon in one of the most environmentally protected areas of sea in the UK.
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