Salmon Inquiry shows need for government overhaul

Published on 2011 10 18 | by Raincoast | in Backgrounders

Media Release

Conservation groups say focus must be salmon, not industry

The federal government must re-prioritize science and conserving salmon rather than surrendering to short-term industry interests, according to recommendations made by conservation groups to a national inquiry into the decline of Fraser sockeye…

Report shows Fraser River sockeye salmon stocks in poor health

Published on 2011 10 03 | by Misty MacDuffee, Wild Salmon Program Director | in Backgrounders

Fraser sockeye populations are in more trouble than previously thought say 4 BC conservation groups. Of the 32 distinct sockeye populations, eight are extinct or nearly extinct and another 7 are at risk of extinction.

Four scientists share view sea lice didn’t cause collapse of sockeye salmon stocks

Published on 2011 09 07 | by Raincoast | in Uncategorized

Mark Hume, Globe and Mail
Raincoast biologist Mike Price on the stand at Cohen Inquiry gives testimony about the impacts of fish farms as sources of sea lice on migrating stocks of juvenile Fraser sockeye…

Cohen to hear whether sea lice are impacting Fraser sockeye

Published on 2011 09 02 | by Raincoast | in Backgrounders

Media Release: September 2, 2011

A Raincoast scientist is scheduled to testify at the Cohen Commission September 6 on a study that showed the first link between salmon farms and elevated levels of sea lice on juvenile Fraser River sockeye salmon…