Fraser River sockeye returns predicted to be dismal — again — this summer
Sockeye returns are predicted to be so low this summer on the Fraser River that they won’t support a commercial or recreational fishery....
Salmon runs with more diversity provide best catches, study finds
Given a choice between setting their nets for a large run of salmon, or a smaller run with greater population and species diversity, most...
A happy past, but a worrisome future for long-time Fraser River angler
Walter Beutler says fishing for sockeye salmon in the Fraser River with a rod and reel is tricky. It’s because the fish aren’t inclined...
Poor return puts Fraser River fish allocation debate on hold
A predicted poor return of chinook salmon this summer has sidelined a decision on a controversial proposal to transfer part of the Fraser...
Close fisheries to save West Coast killer whales, says federal report
Orcas at risk because of small populations, low reproductive rates and human-caused threats. Strategic fishery closures and marine...
Do fish feel pain?
A 2015 and 2013 study linking grey matter to the subjective perception of pain suggests that fish do not experience pain in the same way...