Decline of Atlantic Salmon in Spain Raises Extinction Concerns

Atlantic salmon populations in Spanish rivers, particularly Asturias, Cantabria, and Galicia, have drastically declined from thousands in the mid-20th century to just hundreds, prompting fears of their possible extinction.

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la-vanguardiaSpanish175d ago

El declive del salmón en España: de rey de los ríos a su posible extinción

Entre los años 40 y 80 del siglo pasado, las capturas de salmón atlántico en Asturias oscilaban entre 4.000 y 8.000 al año. En 2015, la cifra bajó a 1.000 ejemplares; en 2025 fueron 128. En Cantabria y Galicia pasa igual

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Decline of Atlantic Salmon in Spain Raises Extinction Concerns

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