The non-government organization Atlantic Salmon Federation discovered the escape in the absence of any monitoring or enforcement action by the Province of New Brunswick or the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Read the full article.

In Episode 12 of The Salmon People podcast, scientists deconstruct the DFO study and warn the fisheries minister of bad science. Listen to this co-production between Sandra Bartlett and Canada’s National Observer. Listen here.
 

"Governments seeking to redress these harms need to focus on restoring, wherever possible, what was taken away. Addressing the crisis faced by B.C. wild salmon, which are in very serious and sharp decline, is a unique opportunity to do so for the benefit of all." Read full story Salmon are the backbone of B.C.'s First Nations cultures and traditions | The Province

“By engaging in this illegal activity, recreational anglers are not only breaking the law, but also seriously compromising the long-term sustainability of at-risk rockfish populations,” DFO said in the release. Read full article.

"A provision is also being made to ensure all environmental concerns are considered with the current work being done, including salmon due to be spawning soon." Read the full article.

Ocean Exposures Photo Contest Rules 

Please read this entire document--it contains vital information to ensure that your photo entry is valid. 

Photographs must be entered into one of three categories, described below. If the subject-matter of your photo does not match the category in which it is entered, it may be disqualified by our judge. Participants may submit no more than 5 photos. 

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