Author: Derek Mills
Publisher: The Medlar Press & Waterlog, Jun 2010
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1-899600-92-2
Synopsis
The Atlantic salmon has been both a source of fascination & an inspiration to anglers & nature lovers the world over. It is a majestic fish & has blessed Scotland with its presence. But in recent years Scotland's salmon stocks have come under severe threat. This is the story of what has been done, & why, & gives hope for the future of this magnificent fish in Scotland in the twenty-first century. B&W Photos; 8.5x5.5 inches, 232 pgs.
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Referred to as the King of Fish, the Atlantic salmon has been both a source of fascination & an inspiration to anglers & nature lovers the world over. It is a majestic fish with an extraordinary life cycle & has blessed Scotland with its presence for many centuries. But in recent years Scotland's salmon stocks have come under severe threat & battles have been fought on all fronts in an attempt to save it. This is the story of what has been done, & why, & gives hope for the future of this magnificent fish in Scotland in the twenty-first century.
WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
. . . essential reading for anyone with a passion for conservation --- Sunday Herald
. . . the best account to date of the recent history of Scottish salmon politics told by a scientist & angler. --- Atlantic Salmon Trust
. . .an excellent briefing book . . . provides a thorough background on all the manifold issues that impact the salmon's chances, & is especially good on the complicated matter of international cooperation to control high-seas netting, off-shore drift-netting & fish-farming. --- Gamefisher