Salmon
Fisheries and Oceans takes action to stem Fraser River chinook salmon decline
As a result, big changes are coming for this year’s fishing season. Continue reading
Environment Canada approves genetically-modified salmon raised in P.E.I.
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Environment Canada recently gave notice it has approved U.S.-based AquaBounty to grow the salmon at its site about 74 kilometres east of Charlottetown. Continue reading
Mitsubishi subsidiary hopes to build salmon farms in Nova Scotia
Cermaq Canada says the Nova Scotia government has granted the company four options to lease sites in the Chedabucto Bay region along the eastern shore, and in the St. Mary’s region south of Digby. Continue reading
B.C. wild salmon get $142M cash infusion for habitat restoration
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The federal and provincial governments have committed more than $140 million over five years to help protect wild Pacific salmon. Continue reading
Government-appointed council calls for immediate actions to increase B.C.’s wild salmon population
The report released Friday the provincial government must focus on “tangible, achievable, near-term actions.” Continue reading
Pink salmon might be a threat to the killer whale population, scientists say
Pink salmon spawning patterns might be interfering with killer whales’ ability to hunt in the Salish Sea, a newly published paper suggests. Continue reading
700,000 young salmon killed after vandals damage Powell River hatchery
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Powell River Salmon Society says someone entered one of its facilities late last month and damaged equipment leading to a mass die-off. Continue reading
Study gives scientists unprecedented data on young Atlantic salmon in East Coast rivers
The iconic species is famous for drawing anglers to the region, but researchers wanted to know more about their juvenile survival rates. Continue reading
British Columbia chinook salmon populations in decline: scientists
Only one, located in British Columbia’s Thompson River, is considered stable. Continue reading
B.C. anti-fish farm group claims sea lice are growing more resistant to drug
An anti-fish farm group says sea lice, which infect farmed salmon in B.C.’s waters, are growing more resistant to an anti-parasite drug and nothing is being done to stop it. Continue reading