The Fraser’s Impressive Sockeye Returns Prompt Fishery Openings

Fraser Sockeye Surge Not Tied to Salmon Farm Closures

SeaWestNews Science shows no link between salmon farm closures and Fraser sockeye, yet news outlets continue amplifying misinformation from activist groups. The post Fraser Sockeye Surge Not Tied to Salmon Farm Closures appeared first on Sea West News.

The Fraser’s Impressive Sockeye Returns Prompt Fishery Openings

By Amanda Follett Hosgood – The Tyee Wild salmon lovers in the province are expressing cautious optimism as Fraser River sockeye returns significantly exceed expectations — something that’s being attributed, in part, to the removal of fish farms in the area. But there’s also frustration from commercial fishers as Fisheries and Oceans Canada, commonly known as DFO, appears unwilling to allow a meaningful commercial fishery after years of closures.

STATEMENT FROM B.C. SALMON FARMERS: NO EVIDENCE 2025 FRASER RIVER SOCKEYE RETURNS ARE LINKED TO SALMON FARM CLOSURES - BC Salmon Farmers Association

Two new peer-reviewed scientific studies focused on disease transfer and sea lice infestation further dispel the myth that salmon farms in British Columbia harm wild Pacific salmon. This reinforces a growing body of scientific evidence that supports the coexistence of wild and farm-raised salmon.