Come salmon spotting with us!

Spot salmon. Win prizes.

Come salmon spotting
with us!

Spot salmon. Win prizes.

How we support salmon

Salmon Data

Our Salmon Watersheds Program is actively strengthening the baseline of scientific information available for wild Pacific salmon populations and their habitats.

Community
Investments

Our Community Salmon Program supports volunteer and community–driven organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects.

Marine Science

Our research efforts, conservation initiatives, and commitment to salmon health studies make up our Marine Science program in the Salish Sea.

Come salmon spotting
with us!

Spot salmon. Win prizes.

State of Salmon

How are salmon doing?

PSF’s State of Salmon Report covers the state and trends of all six species of Pacific salmon, including steelhead, in 10 major regions across B.C. and the Yukon.

The majority of salmon are in long-term decline, yet some species are showing recovery in certain regions, demonstrating the resilience of salmon.

Two-thirds of salmon populations are below their long-term averages, but some species have increased in abundance, especially in southern regions.

News & Stories

An aerial view of ppen-net pen salmon farms in the Broughton Archipelago in 2022. Photo by Brandon Deepwell.

Viral heart disease far more widespread on B.C. open-net pen salmon farms than previously reported, new study finds

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A new study has found that Heart and Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI), a disease caused by Piscine Orthoreovirus (PRV), is far more widespread on open-net pen Atlantic salmon farms in B.C. than previously documented.

Comment: Norway’s lesson for B.C.’s wild salmon

PSF’s Michael Meneer urges Canada to uphold its commitment to ban on open-net pens in British Columbia by 2029. Leading up to Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s visit to Ottawa, Canada's decision to ban open-net pens in British Columbia presents an opportunity to innovate our industry.

Community Bursary Spotlight: Liam Archbold

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Liam Archbold is an emerging salmon leader, B.Sc. student at BCIT, and active volunteer with Mossom Creek Hatchery and Education Centre in Port Moody. He is also a proud recipient of PSF’s Stewardship Community Bursary. Every year, this program awards multiple $2,500 bursaries to post-secondary students in B.C. and the Yukon pursuing careers related to Pacific salmon.

To read more news and stories, click here.

B.C. SALMON RECOVERY & RESILIENCE CONFERENCE

October 15 & 16, 2026
Vancouver Convention Centre

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