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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
Drawing a Line in the Water: How a Citizen Watchdog is Reshaping Whale Watching
Armed with a camera, a notebook, and persistence, Ryan Michael is reshaping how the coast thinks about whales, tourism, and the waters they call home.
Fish Farm Closures Linked to Fraser Sockeye Surge
The Fraser River’s unexpectedly strong sockeye salmon returns this year have renewed calls to accelerate the removal of open-net fish farms from BC’s coastal waters.
Freed Entangled Whale “Starry Knight” Seen Breaching and in Healthy Condition
The young humpback whale Starry Knight, seen entangled near Sooke on July 14 and later freed by rescuers, was spotted breaching near Galiano Island just
Sea Stars Are Melting Away: Scientists Identify The Cause Behind Devastating Wasting Disease
This cookie sea star found near Calvert Island, British Columbia, shows how SSWD “melts” the animal’s flesh. Photo credit: Hakai Institute / University of British Columbia
Serial Poacher to Face Six Years in Prison After 17 Years of Violations
A BC man with the longest record of Fisheries Act violations in Canadian history has been sentenced to six years in prison – a punishment