Fish farm fears over Scapa port

Construction of a port in Scapa Flow could temporarily deafen fish at a nearby salmon farm, a planning objection has claimed.

Scottish Sea Farms (SSF) has claimed that the Scapa Deep Water Quay could have a “significant impact” on the health of its stock.

Orkney Islands Council’s assessment says that “temporary hearing loss could occur” during the building of the proposed port.

Since then, the designs for the £200 million quay have been altered as detailed ground investigation  continue, but SSF says its objection still stands.

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