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Licensed to Fail: ‘Outdated’ salmon farm licensing system comes under fire from all sides

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy reveals internal concerns the Department of the Marine did not take sufficiently tough action over potential licence breaches by Ireland’s largest salmon operator.

Over 20 salmon farms operating with expired licences for over a decade, writes Niall Sargent in final part of Noteworthy investigation into salmon farming

State has investigated several cases of possible licence breaches by Ireland's largest salmon company

No enforcement over various farms’ failure to carry out assessments for impacts on marine biodiversity

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Jun 27th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Troubled Waters

Lice, infectious disease and taking reef fish: The impact of salmon farms on marine biodiversity

Noteworthy investigation reveals concerns over State monitoring of potential environmental impacts of salmon farms from sea lice, disease and farm escapes.

State holds limited details on disease outbreaks and mortality rates at salmon farms, reports Niall Sargent of Noteworthy, our investigative platform

Little regulation of wild wrasse fishing for use as cleaner fish on farms despite potential marine impacts

Experts warn Ireland lacks baseline data to effectively monitor for salmon farm escapes

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Jun 26th 2021, 9:15 AM