ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A federal Fisheries scientist has recommended ending the Atlantic salmon fishery for the rest of the season in Newfoundland and Labrador rivers after returns indicated the struggling species continues a worrisome decline.
In comparing the current season's returns to previous averages, scientists found that 55 per cent of the province's rivers will likely have lower salmon returns than the average from 2011 through 2015.
While some rivers have healthier populations than others, findings indicate salmon populations in all rivers are in decline compared to numbers from 2011 to 2015.
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