Question reference: S5W-35254
- Asked by: John Finnie, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 18 February 2021
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Current status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 4 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many cetaceans it estimates will be disturbed or injured due to acoustic deterrent device use being included in all applications for European protected species licences received by Marine Scotland.
Answer
There are currently no active applications for European Protected Species licences for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices at fish farms. Marine Scotland will give due consideration to any European Protected Species licence applications that are submitted, including the need to ensure the welfare of farmed fish, which are sentient animals protected by the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.