Dec 13, 2010 (CBC) – The decline in wild Pacific salmon populations is not likely caused by sea lice acquired from farmed salmon, a study released Monday suggests. The findings of the study headed by Gary Marty, a professor at the University of California, suggest that the number of wild salmon that return to spawn […]
By Anjli Raval Published: February 18 2010 02:00 | Last updated: February 18 2010 02:00 Salmon prices are jumping after a sharp decline in global supply following the collapse of the Chilean industry following an outbreak of a fish disease. Since the start of the year, wholesale prices for Norwegian-produced Atlantic salmon have risen 20.6 […]
Campaigners claim as many as 5000 killed a year in Scotland. By Auslan Cramb The Seal Protection Action Group said as many as 5,000 of the mammals were shot every year. However, the industry claims the figure is nearer 500, and insists that seals have to be controlled to protect commercial stocks. It is currently […]
By Alison Auld, THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX, N.S. – Dolphins, sharks and other large marine species around the world are going hungry as they seek out dwindling supplies of the small, overlooked species they feed on, according to a new study that says overfishing is draining their food sources. In a report released Monday, scientists […]
