US EditionThree Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.'s North Coast
The refuges cover nearly 500 square kilometres and ban commercial prawn and crab fishing to protect key species and support Indigenous food security.
- The federal government and two First Nations have jointly established three marine refuges along British Columbia's North Coast.
- The Haida Nation says the two refuges near Haida Gwaii will protect salmon, seabirds, herring, and harbor seals, ensuring food security for future generations.
- The Gitxaala Nation's 436-square-kilometer refuge near Banks Island prohibits commercial and recreational prawn and crab trap fisheries to protect corals, kelp forests, and seagrass habitats.
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Three Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.'s North Coast (BC)
The federal government and two First Nations have jointly announced the establishment of three marine refuges along British Columbia's North Coast. The Haida Nation and Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson say in a release that two marine refuge areas have been formally established in the waters near ...
The Hamilton Spectator
The RecordThree Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.‘s North Coast
BANKS ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA - The federal government and two First Nations have jointly announced the establishment of three marine refuges along British Columbia's North Coast.
Winnipeg Free Press
Three Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.'s North Coast
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
BANK ISLAND — The federal government and two First Nations jointly announced the creation of three marine refuges along the north coast of British Columbia. The Haida Nation and Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced in a communiqué that two marine refuge areas have been officially established in waters close to the islands of Haïda Gwaii. The Gitxaala Nation, south of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, reported in a separate communiqué that…
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