A Misleading Surge: Why BC Sockeye’s 2025 Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

This summer’s Fraser River sockeye salmon run surprised many by exceeding expectations with a return estimated at 9.6 million fish—far above the initial forecast of about 3 million. At first glance, these numbers seem like a hopeful sign for a species long in trouble. But experts warn this spike masks the hard truth: BC sockeye […]