Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.'s Fraser River this year
The downgrade raises doubts about a recreational opening as researchers cite a 16-year decline and unclear causes for the run.
- The Pacific Salmon Commission slashed its Fraser River Sockeye forecast by more than 50 per cent, downgrading the initial prediction from 7,743,390 fish to 3,496,000.
- Although this year marks a 'dominant' cycle where higher returns are expected, returning Sockeye face low water and warm conditions in the Interior due to drought.
- Jason Hwang, vice-president of the Pacific Salmon Foundation, called the four-year cycle trend 'very concerning,' warning it appears part of a 16-year downward spiral for the Fraser.
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada has yet to decide on recreational openings, but opportunities will likely be significantly curtailed, leaving recreational fishermen like Hwang doubtful of access.
- The Salmon Foundation urges coordinated federal and provincial action to prevent Pacific salmon from going 'the way of East Coast cod,' which collapsed in the early 1990s.
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Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.'s Fraser River this year - Creston Valley Advance
The Pacific Salmon Commission has slashed estimates for this year’s Fraser River Sockeye run by more than 50 per cent. The initial prediction of 7,743,390 sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River has now been downgraded to 3,496,000 fish. Experts warn this appears to be part of a 16-year downward spiral for the Fraser River’s dominant sockeye salmon run. “The trend for this four-year cycle in the Fraser is very concerning,” said Jason Hwang,…
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.'s Fraser River this year - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
The Pacific Salmon Commission has slashed estimates for this year’s Fraser River Sockeye run by more than 50 per cent. The initial prediction of 7,743,390 sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River has now been downgraded to 3,496,000 fish. Experts warn this appears to be part of a 16-year downward spiral for the Fraser River’s dominant sockeye salmon run. “The trend for this four-year cycle in the Fraser is very concerning,” said Jason Hwang,…
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.'s Fraser River this year - Grand Forks Gazette
The Pacific Salmon Commission has slashed estimates for this year’s Fraser River Sockeye run by more than 50 per cent. The initial prediction of 7,743,390 sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River has now been downgraded to 3,496,000 fish. Experts warn this appears to be part of a 16-year downward spiral for the Fraser River’s dominant sockeye salmon run. “The trend for this four-year cycle in the Fraser is very concerning,” said Jason Hwang,…
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.'s Fraser River this year - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
The Pacific Salmon Commission has slashed estimates for this year’s Fraser River Sockeye run by more than 50 per cent. The initial prediction of 7,743,390 sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River has now been downgraded to 3,496,000 fish. Experts warn this appears to be part of a 16-year downward spiral for the Fraser River’s dominant sockeye salmon run. “The trend for this four-year cycle in the Fraser is very concerning,” said Jason Hwang,…
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.'s Fraser River this year - Northern Sentinel
The Pacific Salmon Commission has slashed estimates for this year’s Fraser River Sockeye run by more than 50 per cent. The initial prediction of 7,743,390 sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River has now been downgraded to 3,496,000 fish. Experts warn this appears to be part of a 16-year downward spiral for the Fraser River’s dominant sockeye salmon run. “The trend for this four-year cycle in the Fraser is very concerning,” said Jason Hwang,…
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.'s Fraser River this year - The Interior News - Smithers BC
The Pacific Salmon Commission has slashed estimates for this year’s Fraser River Sockeye run by more than 50 per cent. The initial prediction of 7,743,390 sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser River has now been downgraded to 3,496,000 fish. Experts warn this appears to be part of a 16-year downward spiral for the Fraser River’s dominant sockeye salmon run. “The trend for this four-year cycle in the Fraser is very concerning,” said Jason Hwang,…
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