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More than 250 people from across the northern hemisphere gathered in London recently to call for urgent action to conserve, protect and restore the world’s wild salmon. Speakers from across the world delivered fascinating and insightful talks on a wide range of issues affecting both wild Atlantic and Pacific salmon and the people who depend on these species.

Eels have long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, with their mysterious migration and elusive behaviour. Now, an exciting new project is underway to unravel the secrets of these remarkable creatures.

As someone who has worked to research and conserve wild Atlantic salmon for over 30 years, GWCT Head of Fisheries Dylan Roberts is enraged, that both national and international governments have allowed our rivers to deteriorate into such a sad state.

GWCT Patron, His Majesty King Charles III’s new 50p coin adorned with a wild Atlantic salmon has officially become the rarest and most collectible at a time when wild salmon numbers are the lowest on record.

The 22nd of September is World Rivers Day. Over a million people from one hundred countries are participating all with shared aims in mind: to highlight the many values of rivers, to increase public awareness, and to encourage improved stewardship of rivers around the world.

Over the past 40 years, the population of Wild Atlantic Salmon in our rivers has plummeted by 80%. If we don’t act now, these remarkable fish could vanish from our waters forever.

Bill Beaumont has been working on salmon on the River Frome in Dorset for 50 years, and now he works alongside his son, Will

Over the last 40 years, the number of Wild Atlantic Salmon in our rivers has declined by some 80%. If we do not act now, these magnificent creatures could disappear from our rivers forever.

British ecopoet, Helen Moore, has kindly shared her salmon inspired poem ‘Migration Story’ with us for our ‘Save Our Salmon’ appeal.