Contentious BC salmon fishery set to receive eco-certification

Conservationist objections to the eco-certification of one of the most endangered fisheries on Canada’s west coast were dismissed Monday, clearing the way for Fraser River sockeye salmon to be branded as “sustainable” seafood. Nearly all of the Fraser River’s sockeye populations collapsed last year after only 13% of the expected 10.5 million salmon returned to spawn. A federal judicial inquiry is currently investigating the failed sockeye fisheries management regime that the MSC is now about to grant its seal of approval.

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Contentious BC salmon fishery set to receive eco-certification

Conservationist objections to the eco-certification of one of the most endangered fisheries on Canada’s west coast were dismissed Monday, clearing the way for Fraser River sockeye salmon to be branded as “sustainable” seafood. Nearly all of the Fraser River’s sockeye populations collapsed last year after only 13% of the expected 10.5 million salmon returned to spawn. A federal judicial inquiry is currently investigating the failed sockeye fisheries management regime that the MSC is now about to grant its seal of approval.

PDF: Contentious BC salmon fishery set to receive eco-certification

Media Inquiries

For inquiries or to join our media list, please contact:

Dene Moore
Communications Specialist

dene@watershedwatch.ca 
250-644-3175