The DFO has recovered over 1000 oysters that were harvested illegally on Cortes Island.
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Friends of Cortes Island AGM
The Friends of Cortes Island Society held their annual general meeting this past Wednesday evening, November 18th.
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High expectations for this year’s Chum returns
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According to data on the Pacific Salmon Explorer website, Northeastern Vancouver Island’s Chum runs have tended to be about 42% lower in the last decade. 2016 was an exception. Pete Calverley, from the Quadra Island Salmon Enhancement Society, recently told the National Observer, “This year’s chum spawners are the result of a strong parent run four years ago.” The final numbers are not in yet, but there are high expectations for this year’s Chum returns.
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The Chum have returned to Basil Creek
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The Chum have returned.
Squirrel Cove’s eagles have been announcing this to anyone listening, for weeks.
Three juveniles rose to flight, in response to the human presence at the mouth of Basil creek. They left their meal on the bank. The head of a salmon had been pecked off. Its body lay further up the bank.
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