Wild Atlantic salmon stocks in England and Wales are at their lowest levels on record and are reaching crisis point, according to the Environment Agency.74% of salmon rivers are thought to be "at risk" - meaning salmon numbers are not at sustainable levels.Rivers in the South West, North West and Wales are the most affected.
"As the climate emergency becomes more acute, we need coordinated action between governments, partners and industry to enable stocks to stabilise and recover to sustainable levels.", the Environment Agency called for tougher fines and prison sentences for those responsible for serious and deliberate pollution affecting water quality.
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