5th January: Loch Ness hydro power ‘gold rush’ branded a disaster
Campaigners say building more power stations on Loch Ness could be a disaster for wild fish populations. The Ness District […]
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14th December: IUCN Classifies Atlantic Salmon in Great Britain as Endangered
Atlantic salmon has long been one of the icons of British rivers, but population numbers have rapidly deteriorated. In the […]
11th December: Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List
Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red […]
07th December: SEPA confirms new regulatory framework
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have confirmed a new framework, aimed at offering greater protection for wild salmon populations […]
26th November: More than 50 waters fail quality tests due to metal pollution from mines
More than 50 rivers and groundwaters have failed quality tests because they have been contaminated by toxic metals flowing from […]
24th November: River Dee project wins national award
A project to save threatened salmon in the River Dee has won one of the country’s most prestigious nature restoration […]
23rd November: Deep-diving robots checking for climate collapse in our oceans
Scientists in Scotland are using robotic subsea gliders to check ocean currents for signs of climate collapse. They are monitoring […]
21st November: Intern opportunity with Fisheries Management Scotland
Internship Opportunity Source to sea nature finance for ecosystem restoration and community benefit A new project supported by the National […]
20th November: Poaching prosecution – River Tweed
A poaching case was the first case heard at Berwick Magistrates Court after the court re-opened last month, having been […]
20th November: River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway appears to have undergone a major shift in course along its lower tidal reaches
The Nith appears to have undergone a major shift in course along its lower tidal reaches. Carsethorn has seen massive […]