Animal Equality UK Archives - Ocean and Coastal Futures

02 Jun 2026

Watchdog ruling lifts the lid on Scottish salmon farm deaths

Photo by Craig Thomas Millions of fish deaths at Scottish salmon farms have been made public after the government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) was ordered to release its inspection reports following a ruling by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). APHA had refused to disclose the reports, arguing that publication would “likely result in […]

10 Feb 2026

Scottish salmon farms face outcry over 35 million unexpected fish deaths

Marine News

Photo by Bob Brewer Scottish salmon farmers recorded more than 35 million unexpected salmon deaths in just under three years, but there were only two unannounced inspections of facilities over the same period, according to freedom of information data obtained by Animal Equality UK. The revelations have prompted criticism of what the Scottish government’s rural affairs […]