Restoring the Lower Fraser
BlogThe lower Fraser comprises vital habitat for Chinook and other salmon species. But it is the most densely populated area of British Columbia, and the development and impacts that arise from that are challenging. Fortunately, there is a network…
Cleaning up the Salish Sea
Bloghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_npcpar6Uw
"Underwater meadows of eelgrass not only act as filters to stop pollutants and sediments from entering marine ecosystems, they’re a kind of nursery for fish,” says Sarah Verstegen, operations…
Disregard for scientific process does not “Discredit” valid research
BlogThe article by Fabian Dawson (SeaWestNews, July 26, 2018) is both ethically wrong and factually incorrect.
First off, for anyone to exploit the recent death of a baby Orca is unconscionable. Regrettably there are multiple possible causes…
BBQ Pink Salmon Recipes
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Rockin' Ronnie Shewchuk the barbeque king grilled these sumptuous pink salmon recipes on Global Morning News ahead of our biennial Pink Salmon Festival on August 27, 2017. Get his recipes below:
Easiest, Tastiest Marinade
Makes about…
Discovery of HSMI on BC Salmon Farm
BlogThe Strategic Salmon Health Initiative (SSHI) was initiated by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, Genome BC and Fisheries and Oceans Canada to investigate issues related to the survival of juvenile salmon during their ocean migration. The overall…
Salmon Spawner Poster
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Artist and avid angler Bill Watterson designed the poster above featuring Pacific salmon in their spawning phases. The images are designed to help young people identify the different species based on their unique colors and patterns. An…
Seal Beanies Reach a Milestone
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In the early 1980's when salmon survival was high, the seal population in the Strait of Georgia was approximately 10,000. But with new seal protection laws, the population exploded through the 1980s and early 90s to about 40,000 - coinciding…
Exceptionally warm ocean conditions are impacting BC marine life.
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By Ian Perry, (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Biological Station and Peter Chandler, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Institute of Ocean Sciences
The warm and dry weather that British Columbia has experienced this spring…
Wild BC Chum Salmon with Soy Wasabi Glaze
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Provided by: Karen Barnaby
Executive Chef of The Fish House in Stanley Park
Vancouver, BC Canada
Soy Wasabi Glaze
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp prepared wasabi
6 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into…
Cedar Planked Wild BC Spring Salmon with Whiskey-Maple Glaze
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Provided by: Ron Shewchuk
International Barbeque Champion and Cookbook Author
North Vancouver, BC Canada
Recipe adapted from PLANKING SECRETS – How To Grill With Wooden Planks For Unbeatable Barbeque Flavor 2006 by Ron Shewchuk, published…
Honey Mustard Basil Salmon
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By: Elna MacDonald
4 salmon steaks, about 1” (2.5 cm) thick
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp Honey Dijon mustard (or 1 Tbsp/ 15 mL Dijon mustard mixed with 1 Tsp/ 5 mL honey)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼…
“The Only BBQ Salmon” Recipe
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By David Veljacic
This prize-winning recipe will make you a champ with the guests at your next barbeque party. Hint: An abundance of garlic calls for a parsley garnish!
Ingredients:
1 salmon fillet, about 1 1/2 lbs/750 grams
8 large…