Shetland fishermen call for salmon farm moratorium

Concerns raised over environmental risks after approval of Scotland’s largest fish farm off Yell

Shetland’s fishermen are calling for a moratorium on new salmon farm developments, warning that the full environmental risks aren’t yet known.

It follows the decision by Shetland Island’s Council to approve what will become Scotland’s largest fish farm off Yell.

The Scottish Government say a pause on new developments risks jobs.

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