Salmon Angling with Broken Rib - and other stories/news from ASF - Sept. 25, 2014

News from the Atlantic Salmon Federation

ASF RIVERNOTES ? Angler with a Broken Rib
Many are passionate about Atlantic salmon, but some go beyond that. The latest from Atlantic salmon rivers.
http://atlanticsalmonfederation.org/rivernotes/

Wild Salmon Survival Linked to Climate Summit
Changes in ocean temperatures, overheating of streams and many other stresses are impacting wild Atlantic Salmon runs. What happens at events like the UN Climate Summit in NY affect salmon around the North Atlantic.
http://asf.ca/wild-salmon-survival-l...on-summit.html

Sea Lice Detrimental to Wild Salmon
A major scientific review of 300 studies on the effects of sea lice has shown they are definitely a problem for Atlantic salmon conservation, and that salmon farms act as a breeding ground for sea lice due to high fish densities.
http://asf.ca/sea-lice-detrimental-t...ic-salmon.html

NB Premier Designate Gives Fracking Moratorium Priority
This week?s election has resulted in a change of government in New Brunswick, and the Premier Designate is talking about following through with a moratorium on fracking. NS and NL have already done so.
http://asf.ca/nb-premier-designate-g...-priority.html

ASF ?In the Water? Live Release Photo Contest
Viewers have sent great entries, but please send more! There is a nice prize, and the opportunity to share those special moments. Key is that the salmon must be in the water.
http://asf.ca/asf-live-release-photo-contast.html

Live Release Video now available with Norwegian subtitles
The much acclaimed Live Release video, produced by ASF and FQSA with assistance from the Quebec Government, is now available with Norwegian text, thanks to Norske Lakseelver?s initiative to increase conservation of Atlantic salmon in that country. Check it out.
http://asf.ca/live-release-video-wit...subtitles.html