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KIm Paulley/CKTZ News -The latest salmon returns are in for 2023 and two streamkeepers from the region have made observations about the different populations. A great year for Pink Salmon was the good news. Poor returns for Chum were noted by both streamkeepers. Janet Gemmell, a streamkeeper, president of Courtenays Morrison Creek Streamkeepers, and a former resident of Carrington Bay on Cortes island, spoke with CKTZ about the Comox Valley. Gemmell highlighted why Morrison Creek is a very important salmon habitat and also spoke about her recent visit to Carrington Bay this past summer where she spotted Coho fry. CKTZ also caught up with Christine Robinson, Streamkeeper for Friends of Cortes Island. Robinson provided data for this year's Cortes Chum Run and reflected on Gemmell's Coho-spotting in Carrington Bay. For more information on the state of salmon, go to the Pacific Salmon Foundation's website for further information.
Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - Cortes Currents was mistaken in the original version of this story. The Chum run did not come into Basil Creek early this year – these are Pinks. According to Cortes Island Streamkeeper Christine Robinson there have not been any Pink runs on Cortes since 2015, but there was a huge surplus this year. Pinks are known to stray and find creeks other than their natal streams, and this may be an explanation for their presence on Cortes Island. They started to turn up in Squirrel Cove Creek two to three weeks ago, and Basil Creek and Chris' Lagoon around Sept 28, but there does not appear to be enough water in the creeks for them. Cortes Currents examined Basil Creek on Oct 2. A cloud of Turkey Vultures, gulls and crows fled at our approach. Judging from the condition of the dead fish, their feast had only recently begun. Many settled on the nearby ancient wreck to wait until we leave. The crows are voicing their outrage at our intrusion. Four, or more, sea lions are feasting in the deeper waters of Squirrel Cove. While the rains appear to have started, the water has still not risen much and the trail of dead and stranded Pink salmon does not go far up Basil Creek. Dozens of fish have attempted to swim upstream, but were not able to penetrate much further than the trees. Robinson said a couple of fish may have beyond this point and it is too early to know if any spawned. Far more are circling just beyond the mouth of the creek, waiting for an opportunity to swim upstream, but the tide is receding and there is so little water in the creek bed that it is a barrier. Further down the beach, a solitary Pink salmon is circling in a tidal pool. Baby crabs are feasting on one of his mates who was trapped by the last receding tide. We decided to rescue the salmon. After several attempts to grasp its slimy wriggling body, I gave up on the attempt. My daughter, Amy Forest, was more persistent. The Pink squirmed out of her clutches several times then grounded itself. This provided her with the opportunity to pick it up. From there it is only a few steps to the ocean and freedom. The Chum run is expected to arrive around the middle of this month and should continue into November. If there is an abundance of Chum, it could last longer. The long range weather forecast shows some rain in the next two weeks. How long will it take for the level of Basil Creek to rise? Will it be on time for this year's Chum run? Is there anything Cortes residents can do that will enable the salmon population's survival? While she is not a hydrologist, Robinson says one thing people could do to help is watch their water consumption and the effect it has on the water table. We are entering into a period of drier summers, when there is less water available. This will have a direct impact upon the water table, creek levels and the survival of salmon.
Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Very little water is trickling through Basil Creek, where Cortes Island's principal Chum run occurs in late October. There have been few days of rain on Cortes since May, and some of the area's shallow wells stopped producing in July. Only about 10 Chum were seen in Basil Creek during the 2022 drought. Unless water levels rise, this may be the second year in a row when there is not a creek for the Chum return. According to the Pacific Salmon Foundation, BC is going through ‘one of the most extreme periods of drought in recorded history.' Jason Hwang explained, “Past droughts in B.C. were isolated to specific areas and watersheds. But this year, drought is an everywhere problem. Even the wettest areas in B.C. are seeing dry and hot conditions. We are seeing significant impacts on salmon-bearing rivers and streams. Salmon returning to their freshwater habitats are facing these extreme drought stressors. It's the equivalent of trying to run a marathon in a sauna.” DFO Communications Advisor Alexandra Coutts emailed Cortes Currents that Area #13, which includes Cortes, Quadra and Sonora Islands as well as Campbell River, is one of the many areas still in the midst of a level 5 drought. Quadra based reporter Rochelle Baker observed this is the third year in a row. Anecdotal evidence suggests this year's Pink Salmon runs in the Campbell River and Quinsam River are strong, as they were in 2022, but this may not be true of outlying areas. Coutts wrote, “It is too early to comment on returns at this time. However, early indications for systems where fish are able to get through are promising. Salmon runs will continue into the late fall. Data will be collected, validated and then published.” “In recent years extreme environmental conditions experienced in southern and central British Columbia during the summer have negatively affected Pacific salmon.” “Prolonged periods of heat and lack of precipitation have resulted in droughts and associated dewatering of important fish habitats, reduced oxygen levels and delayed or impeded migration to salmon spawning areas in freshwater systems and have resulted in pre-spawn mortality.” “In a growing number of watersheds, in-river water temperatures have exceeded upper thermal tolerances for salmon resulting in pre-spawn mortality.” “Lower than average snowpack in southern British Columbia and long-range forecasts indicate salmon survival is likely to be impacted by prolonged periods of heat and drought (June through October).” “It is common for fish habitat to dry up/disconnect during the dry, warm summer months. This can cause adult salmon or salmon fry to be trapped in isolated pools, with the potential for mortality due to loss of water, lack of oxygen, warm water temperatures, lack of food, and increased exposure to predation.” “DFO has been actively engaged and working with Indigenous, Community and NGO partners on local interventions where possible to address drought related issues for salmon. This work includes hands-on work such as addressing extreme drought related strandings and migration blockages as well as providing advice to partners. The wide geographic extent of drought impacts will mean that direct intervention is not possible in every case. DFO is also working with the Province of B.C. as the lead jurisdiction for water management during times of drought.”
Watch Eagles, Osprey, red wing blackbirds, swans, ducks, owls and even turkey vultures from the shore or from provided kayaks as you paddle Hatzic Lake and the sleepy calm slough teeming with wildlife. Its impossible to stay at this Air B&B on a 33 acre old tree farm with 900 feet of south facing shorefront and not see the spectacle of nature; from the small hummingbird who built her nest beside the laundry room to the big black bear that visits the berry field you'll see it all! Hatzic Lake is 90 min E. of Vancouver, 30 min N. of the US border and strategically placed on huge bird migration paths. Stay here and you are close to the Harrison river for exciting paddles, a 45 min drive to Harrison Hot Springs with a natural public steamy pool, and close to incredible hiking, 5 minutes to Cascade Falls & Trails, 30 min to Bear Mountain for bike trails and Sturgeon sport fishing on the mighty Fraser River which is 850 miles long . Fish Hatzic Lake from the private dock or kayak and you may catch Bullhead, Carp, Chum, Coho, Pink Salmon, Trout, Bass & more. Stay on the tree farm hanging out with the resident friendly donkey & goats watching the Lake Or check out the Old Dewdney Pub (The Church of the Blues), 10 min away for a truly unique experience dancing & listening to Live Music outside in summer. The largest migration of eagles in the world, 35,000 birds, will be visiting between November -Februrary when the local ski hill Sasquatch Mountain Resort 40 min. away in Hemlock Valley will be open so Holleyville is good for winter too. Hatzic Lake is a key spot on the scenic 7 birder tour. EPISODE NOTES: Fish, Birds & Animals at Holleyville, Hatzic Lake, B.C, Canada
This week, Outdoor Journal Radio comes to you LIVE from the luxurious Uncle Mark's Outpost on the shores of Lake of the Woods as we reap our latest Fish'n Canada shoot! Topics discussed included: The Machine; Natalie; pickerel dinner; ricing it up; Harvest Time; how wing shooting entered waterfowling; swatting grouse; wing shooting turkeys; Soviet stocking programs; Pink Salmon in Newfoundland; breaking poles; incinerating toilets; the state of Lake of the Woods; the impact of ice fishing; and much more!To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBE► SHOP THE MERCH
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The results for the Skagway Special election are in and predictions for Southeast Alaska's Pink Salmon run aren't looking bright. The post Newscast – April 19 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
We're back, it's Series 15, and we have an absolute corker for our first episode. Superstar P!nk popped round to mum's for a perfectly ‘pink' meal of Pink Salmon with Salsa Verde, followed by mum's delicious Pink Raspberry & Champagne Possets. We had the best evening with P!nk who told us all about her magical live shows, her love of Kugel & Matzo Ball soup while growing up, the psychic she visited in Australia who revealed how her daughter and her go back lifetimes and being mistaken for Gwen Stefani in a supermarket.P!nk's brand new album 'Trustfall' is out now and racing to the No.1 spot. Thanks to Jessie's new bestie for popping round to Clapham for dinner! Next time you're not allowed to leave! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 2022 Seattle Salmon Season was very good. We had excellent returns and the Salmon were bigger than most years because of positive ocean conditions with plenty of bait and food. The 2023 season is expecting to be a repeat of the 2022 season but with the addition of huge Pink Salmon runs that come once every 2 years. If you want to experience what it is like to fish in Alaska then come to Seattle this summer and go on a charter with Big King Salmon Charters. The action is going to be fast and furious and we are expecting plenty of fish for everyone. Contact Us to Book your 2023 trips ..... Captain Chris Hoag BigKingSalmonCharters.com (425) 776 7688 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ted-johnson3/message
Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents -More than 11,000 Pink Salmon are said to have returned to the Ahta River this September. This is more fish than the river has seen for many years and Alexandra Morton believes this is because Glacier Falls and Burdwood salmon farms were removed from their migration route. She is not the only one suggesting that this year's numbers are a result of removing salmon farms from the Broughton Archipelago. In August, Chief Bob Chamberlain of the First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance told the Vancouver Sun they haven't seen these numbers in decades. Ruth Salmon, Interim Executive Director at the BC Salmon Farmers Association, calls this statement a mixture of ‘misrepresentation' and ‘speculation.'
Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - The drought conditions settling throughout the West Coast are another example of what Fisheries and Oceans Canada has identified as the #1 threat to BC's endangered salmon population. “While there are many stressors that affect Pacific salmon survival, climate change is rapidly superseding these threats,” DFO media spokesperson Lara Sloan emailed Cortes Currents. A recent twitter video shows thousands of dead salmon in spread out across the bottom of an almost dried up creek. Their corpses are so think that you cannot take a step without treading on them. Sloan explained, “On October 4, 2022, the Heiltsuk First Nation identified the death of approximately 63,000 adult Pink and Chum salmon in Neekas Creek which is located approximately 25 km north of Bella Bella.” On Wednesday, October 5, the City of Nanaimo released water from its reservoir to help the Chinook run stranded in the tidal portion of the Nanaimo River. The augmented flow will enable them to reach their spawning grounds. It will taper off on the weekend of October 8-9. It may be a little early for the Chum to return to Basil Creek on Cortes Island. They seem to have arrived towards the end of the month last year. In 2020 Christine Robinson wrote they ‘began to come into the creek on October 17.' There were no signs of any fish, when I walked along the bank this morning. To my untrained eye, it is difficult to image salmon passing through the immense bed of rocks at the creek's mouth. There is only a narrow trickle of water. “Vancouver Island has been experiencing an extended period of dry weather. Coupled with warmer water temperatures, current conditions for salmon in smaller river systems are generally poor, and there is unlikely to be sufficient rain to improve conditions in the next week to 10 days,” wrote Sloan. “A small number of river systems where water flow is controlled are experiencing water levels more typical for this time of year (e.g. Cowichan, Campbell, Qualicum and Stamp Rivers…).” Rochelle Baker of the National Observer recently donned a wetsuit to swim among the abundant Pink Salmon run in the Campbell River. Sloan warned that it may become necessary to reduce the flows of these less effected rivers, if drought conditions persist. “In general, we are not seeing fish moving into systems in the area, rather they are staging in front of rivers, or in deep pools in rivers where accessible. Some species have commenced spawning (e.g. Pink Salmon or early-timed populations of Chum and Chinook Salmon), but their eggs are likely safe, provided they remain moist through groundwater or subsurface flows,” she wrote. “The planet is warming, and the most recent five years have been the warmest on record. In Canada, the rate of warming has been twice the global average and is even greater at northern latitudes. Stemming historic declines and rebuilding key Pacific salmon populations are the overarching goals of the historic $647 million Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI) launched in June 2021. PSSI represents the largest-ever Government of Canada investment to save Pacific salmon. We need to take action toward stemming the declines now, while helping to rebuild adaptable populations over the longer term.”
Chapter 1: Is it time for the RCMP to discontinue the use of controversial spyware to access the encrypted communications of targets Guest: Brenda McPhail, Director, Privacy, Technology & Surveillance Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association(CCLA) Chapter 2: Could front line worker woes be mitigated if every new corporate employee worked on the front line before going to the head office? Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Chapter 3: FBI agents executed a search warrant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and home in Palm Beach, Florida, according to a statement from the former U.S. president. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 4: Has there ever been an FBI raid on a current or former US President's home? Guest: Professor Allan J. Lichtman, American Political Historian, and author of “The Case for Impeachment”. Chapter 5: There are concerns that Vancouver's latest tent city is harming businesses and driving tourists away. Guest: Royce Chwin, president and CEO of Destination Vancouver. Chapter 6: We've heard from many of our listeners who are among the hundreds of thousands of BC residents without a family doctor. Many were seniors. Guest: CKNW Contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Isobel Mackenzie, B.C. Seniors Advocate Chapter 7: A good news story for BC wildlife as Pink Salmon are returning by the thousands this year. Guest: Bob Chamberlin, Chair, First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance.
Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Large numbers of pink salmon are returning to our area this summer. “I am seeing these pink salmon return – their numbers appear huge, they are leaping everywhere, finning along the surface for hundreds of kilometers,” emailed independant biologist Alexandra Morton. Lara Sloan, a communications advisor with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), wrote they are expecting a strong return to the Campbell River, based on the strong outmigration from the 2020 brood, cooler ocean temperatures and better food. She added, “The numbers of pink salmon in the Campbell River are similar to 2020 at this stage.” Streamkeeper Cec Robinson pointed out that there isn't a pink run on Cortes Island. “Sometimes on a big pink year, a few ‘vagabonds' stray into our creeks, but not on a regular basis.” A few showed up in Basil Creek during 2015. There have been some good pink runs on Quadra Island in recent years. A couple of dozen fishermen were strung out along the banks of the Campbell River, when Cortes Currents dropped by on July 28. One of them remarked that the pinks seemed unusually small. Sloan disagreed, “the fish are bigger than last year and 2020.” “The 2022 Return are from the 2020 Brood who went out in 2021 where ocean conditions had significantly improved and more conducive to improved salmon survival. Pink fry leaving the Quinsam in 2021 were estimated just under 11 million natural production along with just over 4 million of hatchery supplementation (Total Production of ~15 million contribution to the 2022 return).” Morton pointed to the removal of fish farms from the Discovery Islands, “These are the first generation of salmon to return after swimming through the salmon farm clearances in the spring of 2021. I counted the lice on pinks that spring and issued the huge thank you to Bernadette Jordan because they were so clean.” She added, “Clearly ocean conditions were exceptionally good, so this (strong Pink Run) is a combination of factors.”
It's just Bobby and Dom this week. In this episode the Ninjas discuss Netflix finally putting ads on the streaming service, Married with children getting an animated series, Dave Bautista saying goodbye to Drax and Guardians of the Galaxy. plus more. Topics0:00 - Intro20:45 - Ask A Ninja38:00 - Netflix Ads43:30 - Game of Thrones 45:50 - Married with children 50:15 - Alan Wake51:30 - CW Powerpuff Girls show55:25 - Night at the Roxbury 257:10 - Ice Cube1:01:10 - Mortal Kombat 21:07:50 - Ethan Hawke1:16:50 - Crush 401:18:45 - Sega1:24:50 - China & Twitch 1:26:55 - Gotham Knights 1:33:10 - Playstation 1:35:55 - Retro Games Prices1:39:00 - Elden Ring 1:40:45 - Xbox DRM1:42:35 - Dave Bautista Domino's Pick:Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers:https://rb.gy/qawxffHesh's Pick:???Bobby's Pick:60 Days In:https://rb.gy/2hhohu 3 Ninjas Podcast Twitch: www.twitch.tv/3ninjaspodcast Bobby's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emprodabob Domino's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hkdomino Hesh's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heshjones86 Check out 3NinjasPodcast.com for merch, links, Patreon, and more! Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/RKpjgVBUQX Patreon: www.patreon.com/3ninjaspodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3ninjaspodcastTwitter: twitter.com/3ninjaspodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/3ninjaspodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/3NinjasPodcastSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3-ninjas-podcast3 Ninjas Podcast Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/3NinjasPodcast/videosCheck out Domino's Youtube Channel "Round 12 Gaming" www.youtube.com/channel/UC3b6...You Got questions, Ninjas got answers. Tweet, DM or email us questions for our "Ask a Ninja" segment at 3ninjaspodcast@gmail.com|Follow the team| @3NinjasPodcast on Twitter @3NinjasPodcast on IG @HK_Domino @HeshbJones @EmproDaBoB #3NinjasPodcast #Comedy #blacknerds #CT #Podcast
SeafoodNews Podcast host Amanda Buckle is joined by SeafoodNews staff writer Ryan Doyle this week. This week Amanda and Ryan talk about the latest ongoings with the Boston Seafood Show, the USDA's purchase awards for pollock fillets and canned pink salmon, and much more! This episode of the SeafoodNews Podcast is brought to you by the winter 2022 issue of Urner Barry's Reporter magazine. The new issue is filled with can't miss content regarding rising prices adding more pressure to markets. Keep an eye out for stories on how U.S. Shrimp imports are in position to set another record and how crab quotas are slashed heading into 2022. Visit Urnerbarry.com/reporter to read a digital copy or to sign up to receive your free issue in the mail.
This week Katrina and Guy are fishing for info from Trout Unlimited's Mark Hieronymus. Tune in to learn all about Pink Salmon (AKA "humpies") with a focus on Southeast Alaska. These eating machines are a great beginner fish for anglers. Whether you dead drift a dry fly or fish top water, "they're bitey!"
Equinor's Tom McKeever on a shipwreck found in the Flemish Pass Basin; pink salmon showing up in Labrador rivers, DFO scientist Ian Bradbury talks about where they might be coming from.
Bernie Andersen and Vance Michelin catch pink salmon; Ecojustice lawyer Sarah McDonald on a decision to require an environmental preview of the Indian Head salmon hatchery expansion; DFO shark expert Carolyn Miri.
Labrador Morning from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
Tomorrow, the federal government is hosting a national summit on Islamophobia. We speak with Nuzhat Jafri of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women about what they would like to see come out of it. Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education has begun a Role Model project, we speak with Kanani Davis about the motivation for the project. Advocates for women in prisons are worried delays to work on the Labrador Correctional Centre will keep women in prison far from their families. Michelle Gushue and Heather Jarvis of the Elizabeth Fry Society join us. The College of the North Atlantic in Labrador West announced funding yesterday for the development of new mining technologies. We hear from Labrador MP Yvonne Jones and Liz Kidd, president and CEO of the College of the North Atlantic. There's a Russian visitor in the waters of Labrador. We hear from Bernie Andersen and Vance Michelin about the pink salmon they caught this week. ATV accidents and fatalities are all too common within Labrador. Constable Jerry Goudie from the RCMP reminds us how to stay safe while riding. Finally, we hear new music from Andrew Gagné of Labrador West. We chat with the artist about his inspiration, and listen to his new song Black Fly Heaven.
Despite a disappointing salmon season and continuous ecosystem-wide change in the Bering Sea region, recent pink salmon runs across the region have been much larger than ever before . In what is... Visit knba.org/news to get more information.
A lesson in Alutiiq language and culture about pink salmon.
Join SeafoodNews Podcast hosts Lorin Castiglione and Ryan Doyle as they discuss the latest from the U.S.-China trade war; salmon landings in Alaska and Russia, an update on the tilapia market and more! This episode was brought to you by Maine Lobster. The rocky coast of Maine is home to one of the most iconic and sustainable fisheries in the worlds. With 5,600 independent lobstermen from multi-generational families, the Maine Lobster industry is committed to bringing sustainably harvested lobster from trap to table. To learn more about the industry’s long history of sustainability visit lobsterfrommaine.com.
Dr. Greg Ruggerone joins us in-studio to discuss interesting biennial trends related to the boom and bust abundance levels of pink salmon and Southern Resident killer whale births and deaths. Since Southern Resident killer whales don’t directly prey upon pink salmon in a significant way, what’s the connection here? Dr. Greg Ruggerone walks us through […] The post Are Pink Salmon a Threat to Southern Resident Orcas? Salmon Scientist Dr. Greg Ruggerone weighs in. appeared first on Whale Scout.
On today’s episode, I’m tackling P is for Pink Shrimp and Pink Salmon. Listen here or download on iTunes or Google Play. If you want to read the full transcript, head to my Conservation blog. In the first part of the program, I talk about hurricanes, flooding, and how it affects marine life and fish, including my personal experience […] The post P is for Pink Shrimp and Pink Salmon appeared first on Green Fish Blue Oceans.
In this episode we bring you one of the biggest stories in fresh water fisheries in recent years, with the arrival of large numbers of Pink Salmon to the UK. We speak with the man who heads up the Ness Fisheries Board, Chris Conroy, discussing not just this new species but how the river system is managed. A fascinating interview opening up the under water world. Everyone will surely learn something new in this show. Check out the Ness board Facebook page for loads of great under water videos of salmon. Email the show podcast@paceproductionsuk.com This podcast is brought to you by The Scottish Association For Country Sports