Salmon farm cleared tonnes of dead fish before inspection, animal charity claims

To remove tonnes of dead fish just hours before politicians arrive to investigate is outrageous and depicts a wholly inaccurate image of the industry.

While tragic, it's unsurprising death rates reached an all-time high over recent years.Given the unnatural conditions, sea lice and diseases run rampant.

The 2018 committee already recognised these fatal flaws in the farming system and called for urgent action, but industry representatives would prefer to hide.

This footage raises questions about fish mortality and the reality of conditions in salmon farming, challenging the industry's claims of oversight and management.

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