AST to respond to planned Wild Salmon Protection Zones

The findings from two Scottish Parliamentary inquiries in 2018 highlighted concerns over the environmental impacts of fish farming in Scotland, particularly relating to the dangers posed by salmon farms to wild salmonids through sea lice and escapes. The inquiries concluded that the status quo was not an option and that changes to the regulation of the sector were required. The West Coast Tracking Project (in partnership with Fisheries Management Scotland and Marine Scotland) has been generating data which can inform that process…

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Alison Baker joins the team

As part of our drive to move our work to the next level with urgency, turning science into action to… More

Join our 2023 Charity Clay Shoot

Want to support our work and enjoy a great day out? Get in touch with our events team, at events@atlanticsalmontrust.org… More

Project Laxford Update

Project Laxford is a partnership between Reay Forest Estate and the AST and is supported by Marine Scotland Science and… More

What is the Smolt Highway ?

We’re beginning to hear the term “smolt highway” … but what exactly does it mean? Think of this highway as… More

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