When the Chum salmon returned to Cortes Island four years ago, they entered every creek. Approximately 1,050 swam up Basil Creek this year, but the numbers were far lower everywhere else. Some Whaletown residents saw Chum in their creek, these did not make it to the official tally – which is zero. Despite the disappointing returns, Streamkeeper Cec Robinson describes 2020 as a year in which steps were taken to ensure future Chum runs.
Continue reading Cortes Streamkeepers: to ensure future Chum runsCategory Archives: Rivers & Oceans
China wants more oysters from BC growers
China wants more oysters than are grown in BC.
“No discussion about seafood markets can go anywhere without talking about China. It is just the number one driver of seafood consumption. It is their market,” said Erik Lyon, owner operator of Rising Tide Shellfish on Cortes Island.
Continue reading China wants more oysters from BC growers
Fish farms phased out in Discovery Islands: Chief Darren Blaney & Alexandra Morton
the Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The night that Chief Darren Blaney of Homalco First Nation found out that fish farms would be phased out in his traditional territories, he celebrated over dinner with his wife.
Continue reading Fish farms phased out in Discovery Islands: Chief Darren Blaney & Alexandra Morton
Celebrating Discovery Islands fish farms decision
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Fish farm opponents on the West Coast are jubilant after Ottawa’s announcement Thursday that operations in the Discovery Islands are being phased out over the next 18 months.
Continue reading Celebrating Discovery Islands fish farms decision
Bute Landslide: The next generation of coho and chum salmon
By Quinn Bender, Prince Rupert Northern View, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Chief Darren Blaney expects the worst for a generation of coho and chum salmon mowed down in the Southgate River by a massive landslide last month on B.C.’s south-central coast.
Continue reading Bute Landslide: The next generation of coho and chum salmon