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River Dee salmon catch down 'due to mild winter'
05/05/2014
Catches on an Aberdeenshire river are significantly down because of the mild winter, fisheries managers have said. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-27205477[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-27205477] Read more >>
New analysis of ocean currents may solve eel mystery
27/12/2013
A new analysis of wind-driven Atlantic currents may help scientists solve a mysterious decline in eel numbers. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25505612[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25505612] Read more >>
Scotland's gamekeepers to help combat mussel poaching
01/08/2013
Gamekeepers have offered their help in preventing the poaching of Scottish freshwater pearl mussels. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-23521467[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-23521467] Read more >>
GM salmon can breed with wild fish and pass on genes
30/05/2013
The potential risks of genetically modified fish escaping into the wild have been highlighted in a new study. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22694239[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22694239] Read more >>
Hybrid grass 'could reduce flooding impact'
08/05/2013
*A hybrid farmland grass, developed by a team of UK researchers, could help reduce flooding, a study has shown.* http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22307863[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22307863] Read more >>