Less fish farms helps too, had to get that little did in Dave.lol
Numerous reversals that we are currently observing began several years ago. The Coho salmon in the Strait of Georgia have shown an increase in numbers coinciding with the presence of fish farms. It appears that they are transitioning to an inside distribution pattern reminiscent of what was observed during Expo 86, which remains vivid in people's memory. Similarly, the Fraser River's 4-1 Chinook population has primarily benefited from the closure of sockeye gillnet fishing.
It is also important to acknowledge that we are currently experiencing some of the most stringent regulations regarding salmon fishing in history, with commercial fishing activities being virtually nonexistent.
I sincerely hope that salmon stocks are on the path to recovery.
It is noteworthy that the improvements in returns I mentioned in 2017 went unrecognized by anyone at that time. However, with the recent elimination of fish farms in specific areas, there has been a significant change in perspective, as many now assert that the removal of fish farms has had a beneficial effect on these populations. This is particularly interesting considering that populations such as Cowichan, Fraser 4-1 Chinook, and SOG Coho were already on an upward trajectory.
I also noted that we would see improvements do to colder ocean conditions caused by the Recent “Triple-Dip” La Niña 2020–2023
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