Rockfish

• DFO raises alarm about ‘rampant illegal fishing’ in protected B.C. waters

  While some species of rockfish are designated "of special concern" under the federal Species at Risk Act, protected areas are meant to include all finfish.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2023
  
• 3 men handed 1-year ban, fines for illegal fishing in B.C.

  Fisheries and Oceans Canada say the three were caught following a public tip in August 2021. The three were found guilty in November 2022.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2022
  
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• One-eyed Vancouver fish gets fake eye so other fish won’t bully him

  The Vancouver Aquarium gave a prosthetic eye to one of their copper rockfish, giving him a new lease on life after months of harassment from other fish.

  Jan 10, 2015
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• Study suggests acidic water leads to fearful fish

  A newly published paper from an Edmonton neuroscientist shows that increasingly acidic ocean water makes rockfish more anxious. The research may help predict future fish behaviour.

  Environment

  Dec 11, 2013