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COMMERCIAL - General Information,
RECREATIONAL - General Information,
AQUACULTURE - Marine Finfish,
Yukon/TBR - General
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0749-General Information - Reporting Atlantic Salmon Sightings in British Columbia Waters
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking assistance in identifying and
reporting Atlantic salmon in British Columbia (B.C.) waters, following the
escape of Atlantic salmon from an aquaculture facility in Washington State,
August, 2017.
DFO’s Atlantic Salmon Watch Program has received more than 100 reports of
Atlantic salmon caught in BC waters since this event. These reports are from
locations as far apart as the Eve River on Northern Vancouver Island to Tofino
on West coast Vancouver Island, as well as in the lower Fraser River.
DFO requests all First Nations, commercial and sport fishers, or those
conducting stock assessment activities, to report sightings to the Atlantic
Salmon Watch Program. Please record the location and method of capture and for
captured fish, please retain, at least the head and stomach of any Atlantic
salmon, photograph the fish and send the photo of the fish by email. Whole
fish would be appreciated. DFO will arrange for the transportation of any
samples, which will then be tested to confirm species and origin if possible,
and to determine if they have been feeding.
Tips for identifying Atlantic salmon available are on our website. The key
distinguishing feature of Atlantic salmon is large black spots on the gill
cover. At the time of the escape, the fish weighed about 4.5kg (10lbs) but
could weigh significantly more if they are still alive now. Encounters with
Atlantic salmon at any life stage should be reported.
There is a very low likelihood of Atlantic salmon establishing in Pacific
waters based on numerous failed attempts to introduce Atlantic salmon to this
coast in the past. Since 1991, the Atlantic Salmon Watch Program has found no
evidence of established Atlantic salmon populations in BC. Nevertheless, it
remains important to be vigilant and ensure establishment does not occur. Your
reports will help in identifying priority areas for survey for the Atlantic
Salmon Watch Program and may contribute to the regulatory environment of
Aquaculture in BC. DFO shares information about all reported sightings on our
website. Thank you for your help in monitoring B.C. waters.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Atlantic Salmon Watch Program
Toll free: 1-800-811-6010
Email: aswp@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/aquaculture/aswp/index-eng.html
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0749
Sent August 9, 2018 at 11:37
Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
General Information,
ABORIGINAL - General Information,
COMMERCIAL - General Information,
RECREATIONAL - General Information,
AQUACULTURE - Marine Finfish,
Yukon/TBR - General
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0749-General Information - Reporting Atlantic Salmon Sightings in British Columbia Waters
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking assistance in identifying and
reporting Atlantic salmon in British Columbia (B.C.) waters, following the
escape of Atlantic salmon from an aquaculture facility in Washington State,
August, 2017.
DFO’s Atlantic Salmon Watch Program has received more than 100 reports of
Atlantic salmon caught in BC waters since this event. These reports are from
locations as far apart as the Eve River on Northern Vancouver Island to Tofino
on West coast Vancouver Island, as well as in the lower Fraser River.
DFO requests all First Nations, commercial and sport fishers, or those
conducting stock assessment activities, to report sightings to the Atlantic
Salmon Watch Program. Please record the location and method of capture and for
captured fish, please retain, at least the head and stomach of any Atlantic
salmon, photograph the fish and send the photo of the fish by email. Whole
fish would be appreciated. DFO will arrange for the transportation of any
samples, which will then be tested to confirm species and origin if possible,
and to determine if they have been feeding.
Tips for identifying Atlantic salmon available are on our website. The key
distinguishing feature of Atlantic salmon is large black spots on the gill
cover. At the time of the escape, the fish weighed about 4.5kg (10lbs) but
could weigh significantly more if they are still alive now. Encounters with
Atlantic salmon at any life stage should be reported.
There is a very low likelihood of Atlantic salmon establishing in Pacific
waters based on numerous failed attempts to introduce Atlantic salmon to this
coast in the past. Since 1991, the Atlantic Salmon Watch Program has found no
evidence of established Atlantic salmon populations in BC. Nevertheless, it
remains important to be vigilant and ensure establishment does not occur. Your
reports will help in identifying priority areas for survey for the Atlantic
Salmon Watch Program and may contribute to the regulatory environment of
Aquaculture in BC. DFO shares information about all reported sightings on our
website. Thank you for your help in monitoring B.C. waters.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Atlantic Salmon Watch Program
Toll free: 1-800-811-6010
Email: aswp@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/aquaculture/aswp/index-eng.html
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0749
Sent August 9, 2018 at 11:37
Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
