MORE than one million salmon were lost in a mass die-off at a Scottish fish farm which supplies major supermarkets. The two sites at Loch Seaforth in the Outer Hebrides are run by Mowi Scotland - who are the UK's largest supplier of farm-raised salmon. 2 Mowi Scotland are the UK's largest supplier of farm-raised salmon Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 A total of 1.
05million fish died during the year and a half period (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty Images - Getty And the company reported more than one million fish deaths over a year and a half production cycle which started in spring 2023. Data was analysed from government statistics by Scotland’s Coastal Communities Network (CCN). A total of 1.
05million fish died during the year and a half period, said to be recorded at the two sites of Seaforth and Noster, The Guardian reports. Mowi Scotland supplies major supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s , Tesco , Asda and Ocado. read more scottish news NOVEM-BRRR Scotland weather map reveals snow forecast as experts predict freezing plunge DEFENCE DEAL German submarine hunters in Scotland to monitor Russia threat Many of its farms are certified under the RSPCA Assured label - which guarantees higher animal welfare standards.
The company said that "environmental conditions proved challenging" at their fish farms. And said the deaths were due to a rise in sea temperatures which resulted in jellyfish blooms. A spokesperson for Mowi Scotland said: "The welfare of our fish is at the heart of what.