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Wednesday April 15, 2026

Saving the Salmon: A Conversation on Decline, Action, and Hope

Discover the latest installment of our Fisheries Deep Dive series as we share an insightful conversation with Andrew Wallace, Fisheries Director, and Mark Bilsby, Director of the Atlantic Salmon Trust. In this exclusive interview, they explore the urgent challenges facing wild Atlantic salmon across the UK and beyond, especially in light of last year’s record‑low catches in Scotland, and delve into the science and stewardship needed to reverse this worrying trend. Yet amid the concern, they highlight genuine reasons for hope, from pioneering research to collaborative river‑restoration efforts that are already showing promise.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube below:

Or click here to listen on Spotify.

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