Strait of Georgia Herring Population Decline and Fishery Quotas

environment · 2019-10-31 · Strait of Georgia

New data from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) shows a nearly 60% decline in herring biomass in the Strait of Georgia from 2016 to 2020. Conservation groups and First Nations call for immediate fishery closure and a recovery program. DFO released commercial fishery plans with recommended quotas for 2020 and is discussing total harvest levels with stakeholders.

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• “New DFO data validates concerns of First Nations and conservation groups, shows 60% decline in biomass since 2016...DFO released Commercial Fisheries Plans for the Food and Bait and Special Use fisheries...The conservation groups will co-host a forum with the WSÁNEĆ Leadership Council on November 7 in WSÁNEĆ territory...” — The Islands Grapevine – October 31st, 2019 (October 31st, 2019)

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