02-12-2009, 05:58 PM
Thanks for the comment - As mentioned, the situation is entirely in upheaval in British Columbia. Also, check the 95-page report of the PACIFIC SALMON FORUM. It gives detailed recommendations with regard to supporting the Pacific wild salmon populations.
I am on the East Coast of Canada, and the BC Supreme Court decision is likely to have a major impact in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, assuming it is upheld in the Supreme Court of Canada, where the matter is likely going next.
In NB there are few wild salmon left in the southern part of the province, although the Miramichi and other rivers are still wonders -20% of all Atlantic salmon returning to North America go to the Miramichi watersheds.
In Newfoundland, where aquaculture is just expanding, it is likely to lead to a reduced impact on some very important salmon runs. We shall see.
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I am on the East Coast of Canada, and the BC Supreme Court decision is likely to have a major impact in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, assuming it is upheld in the Supreme Court of Canada, where the matter is likely going next.
In NB there are few wild salmon left in the southern part of the province, although the Miramichi and other rivers are still wonders -20% of all Atlantic salmon returning to North America go to the Miramichi watersheds.
In Newfoundland, where aquaculture is just expanding, it is likely to lead to a reduced impact on some very important salmon runs. We shall see.
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