DFO at a Crossroads: The Future of Fish Farms in BC
As the end of June draws closer, marking the expiration of the remaining 66 fish farm licences across BC, communities, advocates for wild fish recovery, and the aquaculture industry are all waiting with bated breath to see what the BC government will do.
BC Spring Migration: Humpback Whale and New Calf Returns to Salish Sea
The Salish Sea is officially home to a new humpback calf as the first humpbacks migrate back here from their warm-water birthing grounds. Every Spring, BC residents can expect to see these gentle giants and their new calves as they seek out cooler temperatures. The humpback mother, named “Black Pearl,” was spotted in Haro Strait […]
Alliance Calls on Feds to Honour Promise to Phase Out Open-Net Fish Farms in BC by 2025
A diverse group comprising of Indigenous, commercial, sports fishers, tourism businesses, scientists, and NGOs has united to urge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to fulfill his 2019 campaign promise to transition BC away from open-net fish pens by 2025.
Pod Sighting Raises Hopes but Not Expectations for Reunion With Brave Little Hunter
A group of nine killer whales has been spotted near Brave Little Hunter’s location, but experts stress that the pod has not been identified as the young orca’s kin.
Adjudicator Clears Path for BC Groups’ Challenge to Alaska’s “Sustainable” Fishery
An independent adjudicator has accepted a complaint from three BC groups, who allege that Alaskan fisheries are raking up significant bycatch and potentially causing a 100% mortality rate for those non-target species.
Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas
Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) are a powerful tool to provide important economic opportunities for coastal communities, and safeguard BC’s marine economy for all by protecting BC’s most vital habitats and species.
Fishermen Fined for Poaching Endangered Steelhead Trout
A fisherman and his companion has been penalized with fines exceeding $7,000 in total after they were found guilty of catching an endangered steelhead trout from the Thompson River.
France’s Protest Over UK Bottom-Trawling Ban is Being Labelled “Hypocrisy”
France has raised objections to a new UK regulation banning bottom trawling in certain territorial waters, sparking a controversy that has drawn accusations of hypocrisy from environmentalists. The UK implemented this prohibition last month, targeting 13 marine protected areas which cover a total of 4,000 square kilometers. This measure, which affects both British and EU […]
Vessels Warned to Stay Away From Recently Freed Orca
The Ehattesaht First Nation have expressed concerns over Brave Little Hunter’s interactions with nearby vessels.
Brave Little Hunter’s Nighttime Escape was a Poignant Moment for Witnesses
The escape of Brave Little Hunter, the two-year-old orca calf who became stranded in the Zeballos lagoon on March 23, has been the talk of the town for the past week.