"Rare Vendace Flourishes in Loch Skeen, Reviving Scotland's Aquatic Heritage"

The rare vendace, or "Coregonus albula," flourishes in Loch Skeen, marking a significant revival of Scotlands aquatic heritage after its extinction nearly three decades ago.

• The survey conducted by the National Trust for Scotland confirmed a healthy population of vendace in Loch Skeen, a critical site near Moffat, Scotland.
• Vendace, a species previously extinct in Scotland, was reintroduced to Loch Skeen, which provides a deep, cold, and well-oxygenated habitat essential for its survival.
• Located near the Grey Mares Tail, Moffat Hills, Loch Skeen is vital for biodiversity, demonstrating resilience amid challenges such as climate change impacting aquatic ecosystems.