Campaigners have launched a hotline for whistleblowers wanting to dish the dirt on the salmon farming industry in Scotland. Stickers asking for information are being posted across the Highlands & Islands of Scotland with adverts being placed in newspapers in Argyll, Lochaber, Wester Ross, Skye, Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides.
Don Staniford of $camon Scotland said:
“Calling all whistleblowers – please dish the dirt on welfare abuse, mass mortalities, disease problems, corporate negligence, illegal chemical use and fishy goings on down on the salmon farm. Photographic and video evidence is especially welcomed so we can expose the horrors of salmon farming. If you’ve signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement or simply want to remain anonymous please use our tip-line or online contact form”.
Matt Mellen of Ecohustler said:
“Our readers and their social networks are very concerned about how salmon are farmed in UK waters. We set up a petition calling for Marks and Spencer to come clean about the harm caused by factory farming salmon and stop labeling it ‘responsibly sourced’. Over 100k people signed the petition. Areas around salmon farms are severely affected and sustainable local businesses like tourism operations and small scale fishers are suffering. We want to provide these people with a discreet way of sharing their issues. Ecohustler.com will be offering the stickers for free in our online shop.”
Background:
Back in 2000, workers Jackie Mackenzie and Jonathan Davis blew the whistle on illegal use of toxic chemicals by Ardessie Salmon in Wester Ross leading to the salmon farmer being kicked out of the industry’s quality scheme.
In 2017, a whistleblower tipped off the BBC about mass mortalities at Norskott Havbruk (Scottish Sea Farms) in Loch Kishorn.
In 2018, industry whistleblowers leaked photographs of mass mortalities at Marine Harvest (Mowi) and welfare and hygiene abuse by The Scottish Salmon Company (Bakkafrost).
In 2019, a BBC Panorama investigation was sourced by information leaked by whistleblowers.
In 2020, a Mowi insider blew the whistle on the illegal killing of seals.
In 2021, a whistleblower who worked for Mowi leaked photos and video from South West Shuna salmon farm in the Sound of Jura.
In 2022, a whistleblower issued an alert to mass mortalities at The Scottish Salmon Company (Bakkafrost) in Applecross.
Photos of stickers posted this month at various locations across Scotland:
Download a PDF version of the rectangular sticker/advert online here
Download a PDF version of the circular sticker/advert online here
Adverts were published in The Shetland Times (12 May 2023):
The National newspaper (13 May 2023):
Read more via:
Mowi Whistleblower Leaks Photos & Video: "fish farming is a disgusting industry"!
Calling All Whistleblowers, Divers, Boaters & Fishermen!
The Ferret: "Police investigate allegation seal was illegally shot by fish farm"
£10,000 Reward Offered - Illegal Killing of Seals by Scottish Salmon Farms in the Cross Hairs!
Calling All Whistleblowers - Please pass on photos of dead seals killed at salmon farms!
Caught in the Cross-Hairs: Illegal Killing of Seals by Scottish Salmon Farms!
Press Release: "Blowing the Whistle on Scottish Salmon"
Whistleblower Photos of Marine Harvest
Whistleblower Photos of The Scottish Salmon Company
US ‘whistleblower’ claims food firm sold fake Scottish salmon
Download the press release (10 May 2023) as a PDF online here
Salmon are suffering and the responsibility to expose the untruths the fish farming industry pedals falls on us all. We will not allow Scottish salmon producers to continue operating with impunity, which is why we’re supporting calls for anyone with information to speak out. 👇 https://t.co/QvXD4VIl9R
— Viva! (@vivacampaigns) May 25, 2023
UPDATE (June 2023):
Whistleblower near Carradale warns public of serious mortalities at MOWI salmon farm.
— Salmon Scotland (@SalmonScotland) June 2, 2023
Billy Bowie mort trucks removing dead fish from the feedlot. The village left with a foul stench. @ScottishEPA
Google Earth image of the farm has been changed since alarm was raised! @TheGAAIA pic.twitter.com/3T3CRBbgLF