A coalition of BC environmental groups are pushing the Marine Stewardship Council to drop the “sustainable” claim from southeast Alaskan salmon...
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A coalition of BC environmental groups are pushing the Marine Stewardship Council to drop the “sustainable” claim from southeast Alaskan salmon fisheries. Research has shown since the 1990s that most salmon caught around the Alaskan panhandle are not from Alaska, but from BC or the US Pacific states. The Raincoast Conservation Foundation, one of the groups involved, says while Skeena, Nass and Fraser River sockeye fisheries have struggled in recent years, Alaskan catches of those same stocks have been at near-record highs. BC Chinook interceptions also results in a loss of food for endangered killer whales, they add. Raincoast says more than 40% of Fraser River sockeye are caught by southeast Alaskan fisheries. The coalition is in Seattle this week for hearings, after filing a challenge against the MSC, which certifies fisheries around the world so they can display sustainability labels in grocery stores. [caption id="attachment_41038" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Sample of MSC's eco-label for fisheries deemed "sustainable." Image from MSC[/caption] The post Alaskan ‘sustainable’ fisheries in crosshairs of BC ENGO coalition appeared first on My Campbell River Now.
A coalition of BC environmental groups are pushing the Marine Stewardship Council to drop the “sustainable” claim from southeast Alaskan salmon...
Overall salmon abundance continues to decline up and down the coast, but some regional stocks are showing signs of recovery. That’s from the 2024...
Overall salmon abundance continues to decline up and down the coast, but some regional stocks are showing signs of recovery. That’s from the 2024...
Overall salmon abundance continues to decline up and down the coast, but some regional stocks are showing signs of recovery. That’s from the 2024...
Overall salmon abundance continues to decline up and down the coast, but some regional stocks are showing signs of recovery. That’s from the 2024...
After years of waiting, DFO says a transition plan for BC salmon farms is finally on the way. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney raised the...
After years of waiting, DFO says a transition plan for BC salmon farms is finally on the way. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney raised the...
After years of waiting, DFO says a transition plan for BC salmon farms is finally on the way. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney raised the...
However, the Inland Fisheries Ireland report noted that a species of phytoplankton that can damage gills may have contributed to the fish kill.
The writs have been issued for British Columbia’s 43rd Provincial General Election, Saturday, October 19. [caption id="attachment_41059"...