Salmon collapse in Norwegian rivers Orkla and Gaula prompts fishing shutdown calls

Only 14 healthy salmon were found in the Orkla river, a dramatic decline from historical levels, prompting calls for a complete fishing ban in Orkla and Gaula. The decline is likely linked to warming waters and other environmental stressors, though exact causes remain uncertain. This highlights broader ecological stress in Norwegian salmon populations and may signal worsening conditions for the species.

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