"Between January 2023 and October 2025, 35,867,788 salmon deaths were officially reported on Scottish farms. Animal Equality said that the true figure is probably far higher as fish that are culled, die during transport, perish within their first six weeks at sea, or are used as so-called cleanerfish are excluded from the figures. Estimates suggest that at least 7m cleanerfish, which peck off lice that infect caged salmon, have died on Scottish"
"A complete overhaul of the regulatory system is essential. This low level of scrutiny is embarrassingly poor. How can the cabinet secretary claim regulation is robust when inspections and sanctions are virtually nonexistent? It makes a mockery of the system. Regulators appear far more focused on protecting industry reputation than protecting animals."
More than 35.8 million unexpected salmon deaths were officially reported on Scottish farms between January 2023 and October 2025. The Animal and Plant Health Agency inspected only 21 of 213 active salmon farms over that period, and none of the 20 worst-performing sites were inspected. The government website indicates unannounced inspections are a statutory requirement, yet only two unannounced inspections occurred between January 2023 and September 2025. Reported death figures exclude culled fish, transport deaths, early sea mortalities and cleanerfish losses, with estimates that at least seven million cleanerfish have died. Campaigners call for an overhaul of the regulatory regime and stronger enforcement.
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