The MCC recommends an intentional transition of Pacific herring management toward an ecosystem-based fishery through lowering the harvest rate and implementing control points to maintain the biomass at a higher level (Healthy Zone). This approach will reduce risk to herring and reliant predators, acknowledge uncertainties in the population structure, and allow fishing opportunities when higher than average abundance permits.
Public Presentation: The Ups and Downs of Fraser River Sockeye, 7pm, December 6, 2010 November 15, 2010 12:30:02 Posted By Trish Hall Continuing Studies in Science at Simon Fraser University is pleased to invite you to a free public presentation, “The Ups and Downs of Fraser River Sockeye” on Monday, December 6th, 2010 at 7:00…
MSC Main Assessment BC Hook & Line Spiny Dogfish Fishery July 26, 2011 10:13:00 Posted By Trish Hall From Ian Scott at Moody International: Please note that version 5 of the assessment report has been posted on the MSC web site. Following a 30 day period of comment on the Draft Report, the independent Governing…
In 2017, DFO released their Action Plan for the Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales. Later in 2017, another document was released – Southern Resident killer whale: A science-based review of recovery actions for three at-risk whale populations. The Southern Resident Killer Whales are listed as Endangered under the Species at Risk Act. Action Plan: 2017_Effectiveness-of-Recovery-Measures-for-SRKW…
SARA Consultations for Basking Shark, Misty Lake Sticklebacks, and West Slope Cutthroat Trout December 16, 2009 03:10:13 Posted By Trish Hall You have an opportunity to provide comments and feedback regarding protection of Basking Shark, Misty Lake Sticklebacks, and West Slope Cutthroat Trout under Canada’sSpecies at Risk Act (SARA). The public comment period ends January…
The MCC recently submitted comments on the 2019/2020 Pacific Herring Integrated Fisheries and Management Plan, recommending considerations towards a “low risk” ecosystem based management fishery. The growing public concern reflects a perspective that the fishery imposes too large a risk to herring populations and the associated ecosystem linkages than what is deemed appropriate through the…
On February 17, the MCC Salmon Sub-Committee of the Marine Conservation Caucus sent a letter to the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coastguard, regarding concerns around expansion of marine recreational fishing in southern BC. Importantly, the Salmon Sub-Committee of the Marine Conservation Caucus believes that there should be no expansion…