Major salmon genetics study launched
One of the most comprehensive studies of wild Atlantic salmon genetics has begun in Scotland to gauge the impact of any interbreeding between wild and farm-raised salmon. The study has […] Continue Reading
Iceland wild salmon threat ‘negligible’
PLANS to breed up to 10,000 tonnes of salmon on Iceland’s west coast would have an ‘insignificant’ impact on wild salmon or general marine life, an official report has concluded. […] Continue Reading
SSPO comments on wild salmon report
After 18 months of deliberations, the first of a series of working groups to help protect wild salmonids has delivered its recommendations in a new report issued today. The Salmon […] Continue Reading
Norwegians probe rise in salmon escapes
SEAFOOD Norway has called on its members to carry out a thorough investigation into why so many salmon have escaped from fish farms this year. The latest figure of more […] Continue Reading
Birds blamed for salmon decline on River Tweed
STOCKS of wild salmon in the River Tweed have fallen to an all-time low because of record numbers of predatory birds, according to new research. Salmon catches dropped from a […] Continue Reading
OPINION: Success in the salmon farming zone
PARTICIPANTS at the recent Fisheries Management Scotland conference were given a copy of the latest annual review, which includes reports from all the main salmon and sea trout rivers. The […] Continue Reading
Licence to kill wild salmon
The killing of wild salmon could require a licence, subject to a public consultation, environment minister Aileen McLeod said today. The consultation will seek views on conservation measures which would […] Continue Reading
Farm map attracts flak
A GOVERNMENT backed project to support the sustainable growth of the aquaculture industry has been attacked by a group dedicated to protecting wild salmon and sea trout. Managing Interactions Aquaculture […] Continue Reading
Avoid wild salmon, UK public urged
THE Marine Conservation Society is urging the public to avoid eating wild caught UK salmon, but at the same time has revealed better news for mackerel, herring and halibut stocks. […] Continue Reading