Tag Archives: Herring Industry Advisory Board
British Columbia Herring fishermen ask feds for $6 million to compensate losses
Three areas were set to reopen to commercial fishing this year: Haida Gwaii, the central coast, and the west coast of Vancouver Island. Fishermen say their losses include license fees and potential catches of upwards 2,000 tonnes of herring on the West Coast of Vancouver Island,,, thetyee Read more here 21:23
RCMP to square off against aboriginals in a fight over an imminent commercial roe-herring fishery.
The federal government has chosen a remote stretch of B.C. coastline to square off against aboriginals in a fight over an imminent commercial roe-herring fishery. The Heiltsuk have issued a statement saying, “We will exercise our authority to stop any commercial herring activity in our territories. We will protect our aboriginal rights to the fullest extent possible should commercial fishers not abide by the ban.” It’s real,” he said of the prospect for confrontation. Read more here vancouversun 06:59
Sound Science Underpins Minister’s Roe Herring Decisions
VANCOUVER, March 17, 2014 /CNW/ – “Fisheries Minister Gail Shea’s decision to re-open small scale fisheries on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, the Central Coast and Haida Gwaii was based on sound peer-reviewed science and solid policy,” says Greg Thomas, Chair of the Herring Industry Advisory Board (HIAB). Read more here 11:02
