Heiltsuk First Nation Challenges Canada in Court Over Herring Harvest Ban
Nation “deeply disappointed” after DFO unilaterally announced the closure of the spawn-on-kelp herring fishery in 2022.
Exclusive Interview: The Story Behind BC’s Thriving Crab Fishing Industry
We spoke with BC Crab Fishermen Association’s Megan Eadie about sustainability and success in commercial crabbing.
‘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.
A Skilled Young Fisherman, Diver, and Artist Advocating for Sustainable Seafood Practices in British Columbia
This extraordinary West Coaster spoke with us recently at this year’s BC Young Fishermen Network Gathering on Vancouver Island.
Why This Young Indigenous Harvester is Worried About the Future of Local Fisheries
We spoke with Musqueam fisher Jarred Sparrow at the BC Young Fishermen’s Network Gathering.
The Great Otter Debate: Friends or Foe to Coastal Communities?
Return of marine mammals is cause for concern or celebration, depending on who you ask.
Study Raises Alarm on Carbon Emissions from Bottom Trawling in Oceans
Did you know that bottom trawling can result in as many carbon emissions as the aviation industry per year?
BC Option A Trawlers Threw Out Over 20,000 Chinook As Bycatch Waste in 2023
BC trawlers caught and discarded over 28,000 salmon in the 2022-2023 season, almost 93% (26,000) of them being Chinook salmon.
Clearing the Path for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas
Canadian governments’ approval of resource extraction projects within Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) poses challenges.
BC Trawlers Caught and Discarded Over 28,000 Salmon As Bycatch in 2023
BC trawlers caught and discarded over 28,000 salmon in the 2022-2023 season, almost 93% (26,000) of them being Chinook salmon.