College of Life and Environmental Sciences
The findings of this report appear in the journal Global Change Biology.
Salmon 'losing distinct genetic characteristics'
The distinct genetic characteristics of salmon populations in Spain are being lost as a result of climate change and human interference, a study has warned.
A team of UK and Spanish researchers, including Dr Jamie Stevens from Biosciences, say disrupting the species' migratory behaviour and strong homing instinct could have long-term consequences.
They added that they were working on ways to "disentangle" the individual threats affecting salmon populations.
The full article can be read on the BBC website.
Date: 18 October 2010
