THE ATLANTIC SALMON: NATURAL HISTORY, EXPLOITATION AND FUTURE MANAGEMENT. By W.M. Shearer BSc, MSc, CBiol, FIBiol.

1992 1st US edition. 4to. Ppxvii,244. Colour and b/w photographs, illustrations, charts, maps, extensive bibliography. Dark green boards.

"William Shearer, an eminent biologist of international reputation, has devoted a lifetime to studying the Atlantic salmon. His book describes the life history of the Atlantic salmon, in the light of the results of the last thirty years' research. It also details all aspects of the fisheries which exploit this valuable resource - their ownership and management, the different gears, past and present catches, the high seas fisheries and their possible effects on home-water stocks - and discusses the present status of the Atlantic salmon in the UK with special reference to Scotland. In addition, the salmon's conflict with the environment is examined in the context of changes in land use, water abstraction and acidification. The results and implications of the author's North Esk research are discussed along with the effects of fish farming on wild stocks and the future of the salmon". An educated and authoritative look at the salmon and the threats they are faced with.