Harmful seal scarer devices 'banned' from Scottish fish farms after ruling

Fish farms attempt to deter seals by using devices which emit unpleasant sounds. (Image: Archant)

THE use of acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) on Scottish fish farms has effectively been banned following an intervention from Environmental Standards Scotland, according to the Scottish Greens. 

The devices, also known as “seal scarers”, emit a sound into the water to deter seals from attacking fish farms.