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Thursday, February 01, 2007
Print This Page Warning over deadly fish parasite
SCOTLAND - Scotland's river managers are warning that one careless angler could wipe out the country's wild salmon stocks and ruin rural communities. It is feared an angler could accidentally introduce the parasite |
They fear that a fishermen will accidentally import a deadly parasite which has already devastated stocks in 20 Norwegian rivers.
The salmon farming industry said it would be shut down within 18 months of a widespread outbreak.
The Scottish Executive is seeking new powers to reduce the risk.
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Source: BBC News
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