Fisheries

• Despite this year’s abundance, B.C. sockeye still face decline: experts

  British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the Fraser River this week, hoping to hook a sockeye salmon during a rare recreational opportunity to catch one of the tastiest and most prized salmon species.

  Environment

  Aug 27, 2025
  
• Nova Scotia to lift licensing moratorium for buyers and processors in seafood sector

  Nova Scotia will lift two long-standing moratoriums on new seafood buyer and processor licenses starting August. The move aims to boost the economy and diversify markets.

  Canada

  May 13, 2025
  
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• Seals wearing ‘hats’ spotted in Atlantic Canada as part of research study

  Seals across Canada are being tagged by a scientific group in Quebec who are studying their behavior and geographical movement patterns.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2025
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• Ending net-pen salmon farming costly, says industry-commissioned report

  A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says the proposed federal ban on marine net-pens in B.C. would cost taxpayers billions and have "severe consequences."

  Science

  Nov 28, 2024
• Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister

  Multinucleate sphere X, or MSX, affects the growth of oysters and kills a large number of them, but it does not present a human health risk.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2024
• B.C. commercial fisherman fined $33K for harvesting catch in unique reefs

  The owner of a commercial halibut vessel received more than $33,000 in fines for fishing in a marine protected area unique to the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2024
• Tides expected to be more promising amid effort to save orphaned B.C. orca

  The tides are expected to be more promising this week in the northern Vancouver Island lagoon where an orphaned orca so far can't be convinced to leave.

  Environment

  Apr 1, 2024
• Fish at risk due to low stream flows in the Okanagan

  Concerning stream flows are the subject of a three day conference that got underway in Kelowna on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2024
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• Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study

  Shark deaths due to fishing have increased in recent years despite an international effort to reduce the harvesting of their fins, according to a new study.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2024
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• Quebec police say 3 dead after fishing boat sinks off Lower North Shore

  Police say six people were aboard the boat out of Blanc Sablon, Que., when it ran into trouble around midnight. Three have been confirmed dead.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2023