For decades conventional salmon farms have used open net pens. This proven method has produced healthy, low-carbon protein for Scotland and the world for decades. Famers using conventional open net pens must manage and mitigate several challenges. These include fish health issues such as sea lice, environmental disruption, and predator interaction such as from seals.
Loch Long Salmon want to take a new approach and believe prevention is better than cure. This will be achieved by using semi-closed farming systems. These systems have been deployed in Norway for over 10 years but Loch Long Salmon will be the first company to use them in Scotland.