Tag Archives: Broughton Archipelago

Rivers & Oceans

Aquaculture sectors response to sea lice numbers from Discovery Islands

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The aquaculture sector’s response to Alexandra Morton’s report that there were low sea lice counts in the Discovery Islands arrived yesterday.

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Rivers & Oceans

Sea lice numbers plummeted 95% in Discovery Islands, scientist says

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Now that most of the fish farms in the Discovery Islands have closed down, sea lice numbers may have plummeted as much as 95%.

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Rivers & Oceans, Tourism

Wilderness Tourism Association asks the SRD to support DFO’s decision

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At the April 28, 2021 meeting, The Wilderness Tourism Association (WTA) of BC asked the SRD Board to support DFO’s decision to remove fish farms from the Discovery Islands. 

WTA President Breanne Quesnel, of Spirit of the West Adventures on Quadra Island, reminded the board that they also represent the interests of 15 of its member companies operating within the Strathcona Regional District.

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Indigenous Nations, Rivers & Oceans

Horgan’s criticism of federal decision ironic, says Chief Chris Roberts

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Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Reporter

B.C. Premier John Horgan’s criticism of the federal government’s handling the Discovery Islands fish farm consultation is ironic, says Chris Roberts, chief of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation.

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Rivers & Oceans

Some salmon runs could bounce back

By Cloe Logan, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Salmon runs across the province are tumbling, but a new report says some could bounce back — with some major changes. 

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