IntroductionThe main topic of this article is Atlantic salmon fishing. In particular, this paper examines habitat loss and salmon farming, both of which have had a major impact on the sustainability of fisheries. Several efforts have been made to return Atlantic salmon to their natural habitat, particularly in Maine and New Hampshire. This article reviews policies that have been implemented, not yet implemented, and a proposed policy. Historical Background of Atlantic Salmon In 1758, a Swedish naturalist named Carolus Linneas gave Atlantic salmon its scientific name, Salmo salar, which is Latin for “the leaper” (Atlantic Salmon Museum, 2014). Today it still continues to be a well-known and vital part of ocean ecosystems. They are sometimes referred to as the “king of fish” (The North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization, 2014). Atlantic salmon belong to the Salmonidae family (US Food And Drug Administration, 2013). Furthermore, it is in the order Salmoniformes, which includes all salmon, trout, whitefish and smelt (Webb, 2009). A common feature of salmonids is the presence of an adipose fin. Atlantic salmon is native to the Atlantic Ocean. Generally, Atlantic salmon is made up of three different species: North American, European, and Baltic (US Food And Drug Administration, 2013). The Atlantic Salmon Fishery Native Americans and U.S. commercial fisheries began catching Atlantic salmon in the 1600s. Catches in Maine exceeded 90 tons in the late 1800s and 45 tons in 1900. However, by 1948, U.S. commercial fisheries remained closed. Recreationally, anglers have been fishing for Atlantic salmon since 1932. In the Dennys River in Maine,...... center of document......14, from http://www.nasco.int/atlanticsalmon. htmlJong, MC van Zyll de, I. G. Cowx, and David A. Scruton. “An evaluation of stream habitat restoration techniques on salmonid populations in a Newfoundland stream.” Regulated Rivers-Research and Management 13.6 (1997): 603-614. US Food And Drug Administration (July 23, 2013). An overview of Atlantic salmon, its natural history, aquaculture and genetic engineering. Retrieved May 1, 2014, from http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/VeterinaryMedicineAdvisoryCommittee/ucm222635.htmWebb, L. (2009, April 15). Salmo Salar. Retrieved May 1, 2014, from http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/webb_laur/classification.htmDefenders of Wildlife (n.d.). Salmon | Basic Facts About Salmon | Defenders of wildlife. Retrieved from http://www.defenders.org/salmon/basic-facts