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Fishy tales for Danby School pupils
SALMON were released into the River Esk by pupils from Danby School as part of their 'Salmon in the Classroom' project.
The salmon arrived at the school as 40 eggs and the pupils have looked after them over a period of 14 weeks as they grew in size and were ready to be released into the local river.
Years five and six pupils donned wellingtons and coats and braved the rain as they took the responsibility of depositing the young fish into the Esk.
Pupils from across the school have spent the term learning about the salmon in many different subjects including art, English and IT.
Head-teacher Tim Landers said the activity was enjoyed by all and he added: "This project raises environmental awareness for the children."
The activities have been as part of North York Moors National Park's Freshwater Pearl Mussel and Salmon Recovery Project, which aims to reverse the decline of the fish population in the Esk through a captive breeding programme and by improving the river habitat.
If nothing is done to halt the decline, the Pearl Mussel could be extinct in the River Esk in 25 years.
A different school each year has been invited to get involved with the project. Last year, Castleton School pupils released the young salmon from the same location.
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