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Concerns raised over alleged cuts to North Coast salmon monitoring

Paul Johnson

04/09/2025 Reading 6 min

Source de l'article : Global News

Concerns Raised Over Alleged Cuts To North Coast Salmon Monitoring

B.C. conservation groups are sounding the alarm over a cut to a government program they claim poses a serious threat to fish stocks.

DFO orders halt to gravel mining from salmon-bearing B

Paul Johnson

28/06/2025 Reading 4 min

Source de l'article : Global News

Dfo Orders Halt To Gravel Mining From Salmon-Bearing B

But while opponents say they're happy the work has been stopped, they're concerned about how long it took the government to act.

Dead grey whale on western Vancouver Island beach could indicate a trend

Amy Judd

08/05/2025 Reading 5 min

Source de l'article : Global News

Dead Grey Whale On Western Vancouver Island Beach Could Indicate A Trend

Officials with Pacific Rim National Park said the whale was first spotted on May 6 floating offshore on the west coast of Vancouver Island

‘Entangled for a while’

02/07/2024 Reading 5 min

Source de l'article : Global News

‘Entangled For A While’

Paul Cottrell, the marine mammal coordinator with the DFO, said that due to the extensive research on humpback whales, it allowed them to identify Vector and his family.

Officials urge people to stay away from orphaned orca calf while looking for a pod

Amy Judd

03/05/2024 Reading 3 min

Source de l'article : Global News

Officials Urge People To Stay Away From Orphaned Orca Calf While Looking For A Pod

"Bigg’s pods are very adaptable and open to adopting young animals and we remain optimistic about her chances of survival", the DFO said in a release.

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