Factors Affecting Atlantic Salmon Populations Adversely; Using the River Dee, Scotland, as an Example

The stocks of the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in many rivers North America and Europe have declined recent years are experiencing a crisis. Despite their high degree legal protection, quality aquatic environments within sea, including local coastal waters, appears to be deteriorating. Salmon survival, has both sea rivers. status is considered here, together with adverse effects different sources, those steps that may need taken improve condition salmon. This paper intended assist management bodies taking resolve problems exist for salmon, sea. It makes particular use information available on River Dee Scotland.