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Wildlife in the River Dee is facing a continued threat by rising water temperatures, conservationists have warned.

Earlier this month, temperatures as high as 21C were recorded in the river near Ballater, well beyond the optimal 16 or 17C needed to sustain Atlantic salmon.

Beyond this range, the fish can stop eating.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

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Wildlife in the River Dee is facing a continued threat by rising water temperatures, conservationists have warned.Earlier this month, temperatures as high as 21C were recorded in the river near Ballater, well beyond the optimal 16 or 17C needed to sustain Atlantic salmon.Beyond this range, the fish can stop eating.These highs were reached two weeks earlier in the year than they were in 2023.The River Dee Trust said temperatures in the river were on course for a record breaking month.


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