The Board of Fisheries Management Scotland has appointed Richard Sankey as Chairman. Richard is the Chairman of the Kyle of…
Read MoreUpdate on the Scottish Government Interactions Working Group
In June 2018, Scottish Ministers announced a working group, chaired by John Goodlad, to examine the interactions between farmed and…
Read MoreCloser research reveals Canadian crude oil effects on native salmon
Researchers from the University of Guelph found that crude oil exposure is toxic to the hearts of fish, and could…
Read MoreHow researchers flinging salmon inadvertently spurred tree growth
How much salmon would scientists sling if scientists could sling salmon? For one research team, the question isn’t hypothetical, and…
Read MoreYear of the Salmon looks to solve population riddle
Experts from across the globe have met in Perthshire to launch the Year of the Salmon – an international campaign…
Read MoreGiving nature a helping hand: How £8m scheme is revitalising peatbogs
They cover more than one fifth of the country and are vital in protecting communities from flooding as well as providing a…
Read MoreWhisky maker re-opens Speyside burn for salmon and trout after century
It is a short swim for salmon. But a great leap for salmonkind. For more than a century a whiskymaker’s…
Read MoreUprooted trees turned into safe havens for salmon
River project will see 24 trees placed into the water to create a salmon-friendly environment. The project in the Cairngorms…
Read MoreMink are causing havoc along the Caledonian Canal
A worrying surge in American mink is threatening native wildlife along the Caledonian Canal and River Ness. The non-native creatures…
Read MoreSteelhead life cycle linked to environment & pink salmon abundance
A Simon Fraser University study has found that steelhead trout have a remarkable life-cycle variation that responds to changes in…
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