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Following hard-won sea otter recovery, B.C. First Nations call for a new hunt

Sea otters were near extinction on British Columbia's coast but have now recovered significantly, celebrating a major conservation success.
Some First Nations, including Hesquiaht First Nation, request the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to allow a regulated sea otter hunt due to impacts on traditional shellfish harvests.
First Nations leaders advocate for balanced management that recognizes both the ecological role of sea otters and the need for sustainable hunting to protect food sources.
Despite sea otters' recovery, their population is still at about 15% of historic levels, leading to calls for sustainable harvesting to support Indigenous food sources.

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Following hard-won sea otter recovery, B.C. First Nations call for a new hunt

Recovered species celebrated in some corners, others say their return has come with a cost

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Following hard-won sea otter recovery, First Nations call for a new hunt

Half a century ago, sea otters were on the brink of extinction along British Columbia’s coast. Pulled from the frigid, untamed waters of Alaska, these charismatic creatures were brought back

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