Explainers
Everything you need to know about BC’s diverse marine life and coastal issues.
Bycatch Deaths in Pacific Trawl Fisheries Are Higher Than Reported
In British Columbia’s trawl fleet, non-target species such as halibut, salmon, sharks, skates, crabs, and deep-sea invertebrates are routinely caught and discarded. Though industry practices frame these releases as “non-lethal,” the biological reality is stark: many of these discarded marine animals do not survive.
How Trawlers “Go Dark” Despite Supposed Strict Regulation
Fishing vessels around the world are routinely “going dark” by turning off their automatic identification system (AIS) transponders – and British Columbia’s trawler fleet is
Cockerell’s Nudibranch: A Jewel of BC’s Coastal Waters
Among the most captivating residents of BC’s coast are the nudibranchs, commonly known as sea slugs. These shell-less molluscs are known for their vibrant colours
The Herring Roe Kill Fishery in British Columbia
Introduction: The Herring Roe Fishery Pacific herring are a keystone species in British Columbia’s marine food web, serving as a crucial food source for a
DFO Increases Herring Quota Despite Warnings of Stock Decline
The bureaucrats at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) have approved an increase in the commercial Pacific herring harvest in the Strait of Georgia (SOG), despite
Meet The Anglerfish of British Columbia
British Columbia’s deep waters are home to some of the ocean’s most mysterious and bizarre creatures, including anglerfish. There are many different types of anglerfish,