Scotland Released 150,000 Salmon Into a Dying River — Here's What Happened

In the late 1990s, a bold wildlife conservation effort began in Scotland to address the decline of an endangered species. This project focused on the reintroduction of captive-reared fish into the Cairn River, a vital step towards its restoration. The initiative started with 5,000 juveniles and rapidly expanded, aiming to bring the river back to life and support its delicate ecosystem.