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The title says it all - biodegradable fishing gear isn't good enough. As noted by Geoff Shester from Oceana, who still endorses efforts to develop biodegradable gear (along with more effective measures), it is easier and faster to implement a penalty and reward system to incentivize fishers to not lose or litter gear. Such a system requires registering and tracking all commercial fishing equipment. ![]()
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When thinking of the shellfish industry's widespread use of antipredator netting on the Denman shoreline, some studies demonstrate that such netting is ineffective and should not be used in the first place. The costs of use are high as the netting can entrap/kill animals, become ghost gear, and degrade into microplastics, which contaminate the marine ecosystem.
Biodegradable Fishing Gear Isn’t Good Enough | Hakai Magazine
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Lower efficiency makes the eco-friendly nets and ropes fall short. That’s a trade-off we might have to accept.
Some wonderful photos in Canadian Geographic's 2023 Canadian Wildlife Photography competition.
Announcing the winners of the 2023 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition
canadiangeographic.ca
Canadian Geographic is pleased to honour 15 photographers for their outstanding images of Canadian wildlife
www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2023/aug/23/scientists-discover-why-thousands-of-octopuses-...![]()
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Such fascinating animals.A study has looked at the biggest known congregation of breeding octopuses and why they gather together
Hope to see you at the Denman Museum tonight (Tuesday)!![]()
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"Come see what is going on at Denman’s Museum!![]()
Tomorrow, Tuesday, at 7:30 the Museum committee is proud to show you some changes and celebrate our summer guest exhibitor, ADIMS.![]()
Andrew Fyson will be discussing his walk around the coast of Denman Island and featuring his beautiful photographic book of his walk .![]()
There will also be some refreshments .![]()
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow" - via Ann Paisley
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Here is Part 2 of the Comox Valley Record's coverage of derelict boats. It's well worth a read!
Derelict boats, Part 2: ‘A persistent source of pollution’ in B.C. and beyond
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Contaminants shed by abandoned vessels causing concern about ocean health
Here is Part 2 of the Comox Valley Record's coverage of derelict boats. It's well worth a read! Courtesy of FB/Meta, we can longer share or include links to Canadian journalism/news stories. To view this article, you need to visit the Comox Valley Record website. On the main page, look for local news (just below trending stories). You should see Derelict boats, Part 2 there (at least for now!).
According to the article, peer-reviewed research predicts deadly humpback whale collisions with ships in Gitga’at First Nation territory will increase nearly four-fold by 2030. This translates to up to 20 deaths a year, largely due to increased marine traffic from LNG projects. Yet another reason why we should not be developing this industry!
3 humpback whales struck in B.C. waters within 10 days last month - BC | Globalnews.ca
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The strikes reportedly took place along northern shipping routes near Prince Rupert and Kitimat between July 20 and 30. It's unclear if any of the whales survived.
Here is the latest on the most recent marine heatwave, which has reached the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Marine heatwave in Pacific Ocean moves closer to coast
www.cheknews.ca
A marine heatwave that has developed offshore in the Pacific Ocean has moved closer to shore, according to the NOAA.
Dead boats are causing local headaches far and wide in coastal BC.
IN OUR VIEW: Dead boats causing local headaches - Maple Ridge News
www.mapleridgenews.com
A carrot and stick approach needed to stem derelict problem
According to the article, “this may be the first mother-pup [sea otter] pair documented this far into the Salish Sea in almost 100 years!” An encouraging sign! ![]()
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ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/boaters-bucket-list-moment-spot-170309913.html?
Boaters have ‘bucket list’ moment when they spot creature not seen in almost 100 years
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“This may be the first mother-pup pair documented this far into the Salish Sea in almost 100 years,” experts in Canada said.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-endangered-species-biodiversity-extinction/ A nice article by Justine Hunter on saving species from the brink of extinction in BC. It includes the Morrison Creek Lamprey, which is an eel-like fish that exists nowhere else on earth.
Endangered species are disappearing on our watch, and saving them is within our reach
www.theglobeandmail.com
When we wipe out a species, it is not only the loss of something unique. The biodiversity that humans depend on to survive is also eroded
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Swirls of phytoplankton and sediment captured by satellite makes Vancouver Island's coastal waters NASA's image of the day (image is actually from July).
Vancouver Island’s Colorful Coastline
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Swirls of phytoplankton and sediment brightened the island’s coastal waters in July 2023.
Here is some excellent coverage of the derelict vessel that was on fire. The article also considers the problem more broadly and is just the first in a series on the issue.
www.comoxvalleyrecord.com
70 per cent of the 1,491 abandoned vessels are found in B.C. waters
This is an excellent article on the environmental impact of fibreglass and the issue of derelict boats. This is a problem that Denman Island shares with many other regions around the world. In terms of government inaction, the article includes an example of Parker Island in coastal BC, where people waited 10 years in vain for government to deal with a derelict commercial vessel. As we are observing with the two derelict vessels currently here on Denman, one of which recently caught on fire and released toxic fibreglass fumes, lack of integration between multiple agencies has resulted in no meaningful action taken by government to deal with the boats cleanup and removal. Interestingly, the article highlights the impact of hairlike fibreglass shards on oysters - it's not good - and the fibreglass vessel that recently caught on fire is located in Baynes Sound, which is the heartland of BC's shellfish aquaculture industry. One would hope/think that cleanup/removal is of utmost importance!
The Huge Threat Fibreglass Poses to Healthy Sea Life | The Tyee
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‘Forget about supermarket bags or plastic bottles — this is far bigger.’ Can science deliver substitutes?
The Cook Islands government will either reject mining, continue collecting data, or start "harvesting" within five years.
When Deep-Sea Miners Come A-Courting | Hakai Magazine
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As the Cook Islands embraces the burgeoning industry, deep-sea mining companies are becoming part of the community’s day-to-day. Can the country avoid the mistakes of resource extraction’s past?
Hope he gets the maximum fine. It's heartwarming knowing that so many cared and reported this to DFO. If you observe, encounter or even just hear about an incident, please call DFO's Observe, Record and Report 24-hour hotline at 1-800-465-4336.![]()
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For more info on watching marine wildlife:![]()
www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/mammals-mammiferes/watching-observation/index-eng.html![]()
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Also, the Marine Education & Research Society is an excellent resource on this issue:![]()
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'Really scary': Humpback nearly hit by boater off Quadra Island; expert stresses awareness
www.cheknews.ca
A whale-watching tour operator is recalling the moments a boater almost collided with a humpback whale in Wilby Shoals, near Quadra Island, and hopes the incident will educate others about the dangers...
Not all oysters did that well during the "heat dome" a few summers ago, as suggested in the video. Perhaps they are generally more tolerant to warmer waters relative to some other species, but not when low tide coincides with an extreme heat event, which is exactly what happened in July 2021. www.cheknews.ca/it-basically-cooked-the-oysters-baynes-sound-shellfish-industry-reeling-after-hea...
Northeastern Salish Sea temperatures boiling kelp alive
www.cheknews.ca
The waters are so warm off northeastern Vancouver Island, researchers say kelp is being boiled alive.
Meanwhile on Denman, we have two derelict vessels, one of which caught on fire and released toxic fumes, and there has been no action by any level of government. This is frustrating to say the least. It shouldn't be this complicated to have a response team arrive and deal with the environmental cleanup! Debris from these vessels continues to spread and contaminate the marine ecosystem.
A vast problem: Coast guard floats new solution to abandoned boat problem
www.vicnews.com
Officials putting names to vessels and beginning to hold owners accountable
The article also includes a link to the open access paper.
Southern Resident killer whales shift Salish Sea habitat in 2018-2022
www.newswise.com
Study provides crucial insights into the changing habitat usage of the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales, shedding light on historic trends and the current status of the population...