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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
Telegraph Cove Fire: Community Looks to Restore Vital Economic Engine
On December 31, 2024, a fire tore through Telegraph Cove, a historic village on northern Vancouver Island, destroying key landmarks and disrupting the regional economy.
Millions of Seabirds Lost to Record-Breaking Heat Wave
A single marine heatwave between 2014 and 2016, known as “The Blob,” wiped out an estimated four million common murres on the West Coast. This
Major Diesel Spill at BC Fish Farm Leads to Clam Harvest Closure, Sparks Cleanup Challenges
A significant diesel spill of 8,000 litres occurred at Grieg Seafood’s Lutes Creek open-net pen salmon farm near Zeballos on Saturday, marking an incident eight
2024 Pacific Halibut Harvest Hits Record Lows, Prices Set to Rise Amidst Stock Shortages
Preliminary totals from the 2024 Pacific halibut fishery suggest that this year’s harvest may have been one of the lowest on record. Landings from 2024
Illegal Shark Finning Still Occurring in the North Pacific
The illegal practice of shark finning continues to occur in the North Pacific. Experts say it is a key factor in dwindling shark populations. This