Environmentalists Challenge FDA on Salmon Farming Drugs
US Foundation for International Services (FIS)
Antibiotics protecting farmed fish from Canada, Norway, Scotland, and Ireland are not approved for use in the US, but account for more than 50% of US Salmon imports.
Full Story: http://www.fis.com/fis/worldnews/worldnews.asp?l=e&country=&monthyear=&day=&id=32149&ndb=1&df=0
April 28, 2009
Restrictions on Chinook Salmon Migration Route Catch
DFO restricts Chinook salmon fishing on Birkenhead
Pique Newsmagazine
The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has placed a "no fishing for salmon" restriction on the Birkenhead River, lower Lillooet River and Lillooet Lake until Sept. 15, citing low salmon counts last year.
The Squamish-Lillooet Sport Fish Advisory Committee first made the recommendation to the DFO that they place the restriction on the migration route of Birkenhead River Chinook.
Full Story: http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/pique/index.php?content=Birkenhead+chinook+1618
Pique Newsmagazine
The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has placed a "no fishing for salmon" restriction on the Birkenhead River, lower Lillooet River and Lillooet Lake until Sept. 15, citing low salmon counts last year.
The Squamish-Lillooet Sport Fish Advisory Committee first made the recommendation to the DFO that they place the restriction on the migration route of Birkenhead River Chinook.
Full Story: http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/pique/index.php?content=Birkenhead+chinook+1618
Dam Removal Aides Salmon Passage
Savage Rapids Dam prepares for one last run
Mail Truibune, Southern Oregon
Rogue River salmon and steelhead will begin migrating over the Savage Rapids Dam fish ladder late Monday for one final run as construction crews prepare to remove the 88-year-old dam.
The two primary coffer dams essential for removing the dam will be finished by Monday, one day ahead of its three-week window for completion, said Bob Hamilton, the Bureau of Reclamation's project manager.
Removal of two additional chunks of the dam's south end were scheduled to be done by mid-December, ending the $39.3 million effort to rid the Rogue of its single biggest fish-killer.
Full Story: http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090425/NEWS/904250318
Mail Truibune, Southern Oregon
Rogue River salmon and steelhead will begin migrating over the Savage Rapids Dam fish ladder late Monday for one final run as construction crews prepare to remove the 88-year-old dam.
The two primary coffer dams essential for removing the dam will be finished by Monday, one day ahead of its three-week window for completion, said Bob Hamilton, the Bureau of Reclamation's project manager.
Removal of two additional chunks of the dam's south end were scheduled to be done by mid-December, ending the $39.3 million effort to rid the Rogue of its single biggest fish-killer.
Full Story: http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090425/NEWS/904250318
April 27, 2009
New Bill May Help Marine Species in New Zealand
MP [Member of Parliament] takes tough line to save birds, dolphins
New Zealand Herald
New measures that could stop threatened albatross, petrel and dolphins being snared by fishermen could be before Parliament next week.
Green MP Metiria Turei has drafted a private member's bill that would increase protection for marine animals by requiring a more cautious approach to setting fishing quotas and rules.
She said the bill could mean tougher requirements for fishing boats to stay away from areas that harbour rare Hector's and Maui's dolphins.
Full Story: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10568740
New Zealand Herald
New measures that could stop threatened albatross, petrel and dolphins being snared by fishermen could be before Parliament next week.
Green MP Metiria Turei has drafted a private member's bill that would increase protection for marine animals by requiring a more cautious approach to setting fishing quotas and rules.
She said the bill could mean tougher requirements for fishing boats to stay away from areas that harbour rare Hector's and Maui's dolphins.
Full Story: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10568740
Every Calf Counts
Readers Please Note: While a previous Right Whale Story listed 38 calves this season, with numbers so low since whaling days, I have posted this similar story because we are in a situation where every new calf is a reason to celebrate.
Record of 39 calves born to right whales
Florida Today
North Atlantic right whales had a banner year for breeding and several lucky escapes from perilous entanglements.The endangered whales gave birth to 39 calves, breaking the modern record of 31 set in the 2000-01 calving season. Several of the mother-calf pairs passed by the Space Coast this past spring.
Full Story: http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090427/NEWS01/904270325/1006
Record of 39 calves born to right whales
Florida Today
North Atlantic right whales had a banner year for breeding and several lucky escapes from perilous entanglements.The endangered whales gave birth to 39 calves, breaking the modern record of 31 set in the 2000-01 calving season. Several of the mother-calf pairs passed by the Space Coast this past spring.
Full Story: http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090427/NEWS01/904270325/1006
Navy Sonar Impact on Cetaceans Research Continues
Navy Sponsors Whale Behavioral Response Study
Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs; Imagery Distribution System News
WASHINGTON - A Navy-sponsored study on the behavioral response of toothed whales to various sounds in the ocean has provided fresh insights into these little-understood mammals. Of particular interest to the Navy is the whales' reaction to the sound of mid-frequency active sonar, an issue that has stirred some controversy and resulted in five lawsuits against Navy training practices.
Full Story: http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_show.php&id=32917
Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs; Imagery Distribution System News
WASHINGTON - A Navy-sponsored study on the behavioral response of toothed whales to various sounds in the ocean has provided fresh insights into these little-understood mammals. Of particular interest to the Navy is the whales' reaction to the sound of mid-frequency active sonar, an issue that has stirred some controversy and resulted in five lawsuits against Navy training practices.
Full Story: http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_show.php&id=32917
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