“We all owe a debt of gratitude to these ministers who stood firm in showing the Department of Fisheries what precautionary decision-making looks like,” said Karen Wristen, executive director at Living Oceans Society in a statement.
VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (SQUAMISH), AND səlilwətaɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) TERRITORIES — The Federal Court of Appeal today issued a decision on an appeal by MOWI against then Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray’s decision to keep salmon farms in the Discovery Islands shuttered. Farms have been closed there since early 2021, when licence extensions were first denied. Minister Murray made an express finding that science required that she make a precautionary decision about the licences and today’s decision confirms that choice.
“Dr. Martin Haulena, the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society, said the gillnet had likely been digging into the seal's neck for weeks or even months.” Read the full CBC story.
Jess Coughlan, senior campaigner at Environment Tasmania, said the lack of fines did little to spur the salmon industry to prevent mass deaths. “Penalties must apply, as they do in Norway, as a disincentive to allowing current mortality rates to become the new normal, and bring animal welfare back into focus for an industry that is clearly beyond control,” she said. Read the full story at The Guardian.
“According to a recent report by sustainable seafood watchdog SeaChoice, retailers’ human rights policies are often not embedded into operational practices and no Canadian retailer verifies whether third-party brands adhere to the company’s stated policies.” Read the full Above Ground article.
"RAS is an aquaculture adaptation strategy known for being more eco-friendly, water-efficient and highly productive, as it is not associated with the harmful environmental impacts of open-net pen aquaculture. This approach mitigates concerns around water pollution, escaped fish, sea lice infestations and algae bloom issues, the Nation said." Read more at westerleynews.ca.
“A pod of orcas surprised people on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast by swimming close to shore and rubbing their bellies on the rocks.” Read the full CBC article.
“Coastal First Nations President Marilyn Slett says just one oil spill would destroy their way of life. The group of nine First Nations remains strongly opposed to a pipeline to B.C.'s coast.” Read the full CBC article.
“Tuesday's meeting happened amid heavy rain and wind, and Slett said that it was important for Carney to directly see local conditions and the perilous nature of the northern B.C. coast for himself, to understand the concerns of First Nations about the risks of allowing oil tankers to return.” Read the full article at The Chronicle Journal.
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