Last year we reported that there were accounts of small numbers of salmon caught in rivers across Europe, including Scotland, all exhibiting signs of a severe red rash and at times fungal infections (see here). It has been brought to our attention that this Red Skin Disease has reappeared in some areas. Following a major workshop in Norway last autumn, various laboratories have agreed to cooperate in tracing outbreaks of the disease and further analysing samples provided. Despite extensive investigations undertaken last…
AST Welcomes Recommendations by Salmon Interactions Working Group
We endorse the Salmon Interactions Working Group’s wide-ranging recommendations, which have been published today. We’d like to congratulate, in particular,… More
The coronavirus may test us and postpone our work, but our dedication towards supporting our salmon continues. In light of Covid-19 we have made the difficult decision to pause our tracking work for 2020 and will be back in time for next year’s Spring smolt run…. More
Salmon Tagging and Tracking Project Receives Award from The Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation
Work to understand what is happening to Scotland’s iconic wild salmon has been given a leap forward as The Gordon… More
As we approach a crucial time, it’s important to know what to do if you see or catch a pink… More