You Otter Know: Are Sea Otters Friends or Foe to West Coasters?
Return of marine mammals is cause for concern or celebration, depending on who you ask.
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Meet Tiare Boyes, the Harvester-Artist Championing Sustainability in the Fishing Industry
The multi-talented fisher spoke with us at this year’s BC Young Fishermen Network Gathering.
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Why Fairer West Coast Fishing Needs More “Boots on Deck,” According to New Report
Current policies make it “almost impossible for anyone to make a living fishing” says Sonia Strobel of Skipper Otto.
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Feds Announce $12 Million to Rescue BC Salmon in 6 Vital Habitat Restoration Projects
Recipients include Nature Trust of BC, who will revitalise river estuaries and riparian habitats on Vancouver Island.
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Canadian Military Could Offer Sound Solutions for Noise Pollution Threatening BC Whales
Researchers say Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy must take proactive measures to protect whales.
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Trawler Fleet Faces Backlash as 26,000 Fish Discarded, Endangering Orcas & Chinook Salmon
New DFO report reveals high bycatch figures, calling attention to the destructive practice of bottom trawling.
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Ocean Warriors patrol BC as Canada’s only Indigenous Coast Guard
Vancouver Island filmmaker shines spotlight on Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary in ‘Mission Ready’
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“Ocean Warriors” Captures the Courageous Rescues of BC’s Own Indigenous Coast Guard
We spoke with award-winning filmmaker Steve Sxwithul’txw ahead of the show’s premiere on APTN.
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This is the One Thing That Almost All West Coasters Can Agree On
79% of British Columbians support marine protected areas for a healthy economy.
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BC Government Pledges $60 Million for Indigenous-Led Stewardship of the Great Bear Sea
The investment will lead to the creation of 2000 jobs while protecting the rich and biodiverse ecosystem.
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Alarming Spike in Herring Deaths Raises Concerns About BC Salmon Farms
Closure Deadline Looms as Farms Face Backlash for Practices Decimating Wildfish
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Salmon skyline takes wild coho conservation to new heights
Each autumn, Courtenay Fish and Game volunteers go to great lengths to capture live spawning salmon from an isolated stretch of the Trent River to raise at their new Comox Lake hatchery.
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Largest Estuary Restoration Project Ever Underway on Vancouver Island – But Not Without Controversy
70-hectare Cowichan Estuary has been a lightning-rod issue for climate change activists and deniers.
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Vancouver Island First Nation Reclaims Iconic West Coast Trail Beach in Historic Agreement
Middle Beach returned to Pacheedaht First Nations after “land grab” by Parks Canada.
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Forgotten Story: How Heiltsuk Coastal Guardians Prevented A Catastrophic Spill On BC’s Central Coast
US oil barge incident of 2017 was a near-environmental disaster.
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Poll Shows That A Vast Majority In Province Support Marine Protected Areas
Conserving BC’s marine environment for a strong economy draws 93% support
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