Heiltsuk Nation Takes Canada To Court Over Herring Fishery Dispute
Nation “deeply disappointed” after DFO unilaterally announced the closure of the spawn-on-kelp herring fishery in 2022.
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DFO Proposing Extended BC Fish Farm Licences, Despite Feds Promise for 2025 Transition Plan
New proposal to expand licences from 2-6 years has many concerned about the future of wild salmon.
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Watermelon Ice Is Melting BC’s Snowpack
Algae speeds up loss of glaciers that store water for BC’s drought months
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‘Silent extinction’ feared for steelhead trout across B.C.
The Pacific Salmon Foundation says a lack of data is hampering conservation efforts for this economically important species.
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Shelling Out Success: The Story Behind BC’s Thriving Crab Fishing Industry
BC Crab’s Megan Eadie talks about sustainability and the future of commercial crabbing.
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Why This Young Indigenous Fisher Says It’s Time for Consumers to Reconnect with Their Local Harvesters
We spoke with Musqueam fisher Jarred Sparrow at the BC Young Fishermen’s Network Gathering.
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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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