Why salmon stocks are running dry

From: The Independent - London | Date: April 29, 1998| Author: Louise Jury | Copyright information

SALMON catches in England and Wales last year were among the worst on record, according to figures released by the Environment Agency today. Pollution, climate change and over- fishing are thought to be to blame for the continuing downward trend in salmon stocks since the Seventies.

Both fishermen and environmentalists said that urgent action was needed to tackle the decline.

Figures reported to the Salmon and Trout Fisheries Centre, set up by the Environment Agency last year, sh...

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