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Defra is failing to protect salmon from predators
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) is “disappointed” by Defra’s response to its call for predator control measures ...
Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good
The Cairngorms national park has some of Scotland's wildest rivers. The Spey, Dee and Tay are famous for salmon fishing. The ...
Country Life1mon
Where have all the salmon gone, and what can we do about it?
Salmon lead a perilous life: after one to three years in the river in which they were born, they set out to sea on a 2,000-mile round trip to feeding grounds in the North Atlantic, dodging predators ...
Hybridization of landlocked and anadromous Atlantic salmon to rescue a population threatened by inbreeding
The doctoral dissertation of Aslak Eronen, MSc, entitled "Hybridization of landlocked and anadromous Atlantic salmon: ...
Science Daily1d
Salmon genes unlock secrets of puberty and evolution
A study shows how a single gene in Atlantic salmon can dramatically influence the timing of puberty -- a key factor for salmon life cycle and survival.
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We've bought a river to bring back our dying salmon
The Scottish government said it was clear that populations of Atlantic salmon were at "crisis point" and its wild salmon strategy committed to protecting and restoring populations. A spokesperson ...