BC’s wild salmon returns increased dramatically in 2022, 2023, and 2024, especially where salmon farms were closed between 2018 and 2023. Neither the closing of these 49 salmon farms nor the abundant rebounding of salmon returns have been covered by any major media. The Wild Salmon Action Team (with special thanks to Sabra Woodworth) compiled extensive information showing both the…
Fisheries and Oceans Committee report (FOPO) sounds alarm bells about DFO science 3/2023 The Government of Canada must use the results of the recommended investigations, examinations and audits to overhaul and reform the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray must take the House Fisheries and Oceans Committee’s recommendations for changes to her department seriously,…