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New documentary highlights the challenges of saving herring in Howe Sound and False Creek.

British Columbia's marine ecosystem has collapsed. Wild fish populations from California to Alaska have been declining since the late 1970's. Coincidentally, the open net fish farm industry began to grow fish in marine waters at the same time. Fish farms were seen as a way to offset growing pressure on wild stocks. But one woman, Alexandra Morton, noticed diseases coming from fish farms were killing wild salmon. Film maker Scott Renyard links the crash of many fish species on Canada&#x...

Scientists, First Nations team up in fresh attempt to revive struggling B.C. herring stocks Once plentiful, herring is disappearing from B.C. Commercial fisheries have been cut back while scientists and First Nations attempt to bring them back to some areas by transplanting fertilized herring eggs. Social Sharing Tiny herring have big impacts on the food web as a source of nourishment for many species Posted: Apr 05, 2021 1:00 AM PT | Last Updated: April 5 Tiny eyes appear in herring larvae whi...