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A recent report by the Environment Agency (EA) and Cefas in the UK has revealed record low levels of Atlantic salmon stocks in England, with 90% of principal rivers classified as 'at risk' or 'probably at risk'. This decline is part of a larger international trend, with similar findings in Ireland, Iceland, Sweden, and Canada. Factors contributing to this include agricultural pollution, sedimentation, chemical runoff, migration barriers, water scarcity, and climate change. The EA and Natural England are calling for action from various sectors to protect salmon, and are also exploring the causes of the decline through international initiatives like NASCO and the Missing Salmon Alliance. Despite the overall decline, some improvement has been noted in individual rivers due to fish passage improvements and water quality changes.
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Salmon stocks in England lowest on record. Atlantic salmon stocks in England have reached new lows according to a new report . According to the Atlantic Salmon Stock Assessment for 2024 from the Environment Agency (EA) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), 90% of principal salmon rivers in England are classified as either “at risk” or “probably at risk,” meaning salmon numbers are below minimum levels to support sustainable populations. Atlantic salmon is an indicator species, reflecting the health and cleanliness of marine and freshwater ecosystems. A shrinking salmon population is a warning sign that much more work is needed to improve our natural environment. The dramatic decline of salmon stocks is an international trend, with similar findings reported in Ireland, Iceland, Sweden and Canada, however the UK shows the most significant decline. Agricultural pollution, sedimentation, and chemical runoff from industries, wastewater, and roads ...
Source: Fish Focus
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