UK: RECOVERY IN NUMBERS OF SCOTTISH SALMON

Article Abstract:

According to the Scottish branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature, there appears to be a recovery in numbers of grilse (young salmon) returning to Scottish rivers from the Atlantic. It has warned against over-optimism, citing the background of a steady and serious fall in numbers; but the spawning stock for 2000 is much improved on that for 1999. In 1999 the number of salmon caught in Scotland was just 12% of the figure for 1969, giving rise to fears of extinction. An electronic salmon counter, however, has confirmed the recent rise in grilse.

United Kingdom, Fish industry

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Flog the fins, but throw out the foetuses: in Mauritania's Banc d'Arguin, overfishing means next year's catch is killed today

Article Abstract:

Problems with overfishing in the Banc d'Arguin, a national park in Mauritania, are discussed. New boat designs allow fishermen to come closer to shore, thus placing an even greater strain on fish stocks.

Natural history, Mauritania

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Angling casts its net to lure youngsters from computer games to the riverbanks

Article Abstract:

The UK Environment Agency plans to invest 5 million pounds sterling in 50 new or restored fisheries in the period to 2004. It also aims to boost interest in angling through a national coaching scheme.

Social aspects, Finance, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation)

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