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…
As part of our drive to move our work to the next level with urgency, turning science into action to… More
Science into Action: Moray Firth Tracking Project leads to action on the River Spey
Our research projects aim to achieve impact to benefit wild salmon and sea trout, by resulting in action on the… More
New AST Blue Book Shares Latest Knowledge on Invasive Pink Salmon and Red Skin Disease
The latest edition of our Blue Book has now been published and is on its way to Fishery Boards, trusts,… More
We’re often asked, ‘How can we raise awareness of the salmon crisis in the general public?’ Art has a unique… More
New Moray Firth Tracking Project Video Highlights Preliminary Findings
As the Moray Firth Tracking Project enters its final stages, our new short update video shines a light on some… More
On Wednesday 16th November, almost 150 of our wonderful supporters and Salmon Club members joined us for a night of… More
The West Coast Project was launched in 2021 by the Atlantic Salmon Trust, Fisheries Management Scotland and Marine Scotland Science who are working in… More
We are delighted to welcome Dr Angus Lothian to the AST Telemetry Team. Angus will be working directly with Dr… More
AST & Grosvenor’s Reay Forest Estate Launch Salmon Restoration Project in the Scottish Highlands
We are delighted to announce that we will be working in partnership with Grosvenor’s Reay Forest Estate to restore salmon and sea trout populations in the River Laxford, one of the Highland’s most renowned and productive rivers. … More
The Missing Salmon Alliance is the lead partner in bringing ‘Salmon School’ to the heart of COP26
Salmon need cold, clean water. Be bold for salmon. Be bold on climate. The Missing Salmon Alliance (MSA) leads a… More
The Channel 4 news team joined the River Dee team by the riverbank to showcase their ambitious work taking place,… More
Follow our Ambassadors, Robson Green and Jim Murray, as they travel across Scotland to experience the ground-breaking tracking work that… More
Putting Wild Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout First on World Environment Day
Why should we support salmon and sea trout on World Environment Day? And every other day for that matter? Salmon… More
Learn more about the scientists behind the AST’s Tracking Projects! Lorna Wilkie: Salmon and Sea Trout Tracking Co-ordinator We are… More