British Columbia: Wuikinuxv Nation Calls For Suspension Of Fish Farming In Response To Lethal Virus


British Columbia: Wuikinuxv Nation Calls For Suspension Of Fish Farming In Response To Lethal Virus   Wuikinuxv Nation is calling for the immediate suspension of fish farming operations along the coast of British Columbia in response to wild sockeye salmon in Rivers Inlet having tested positive for a potentially lethal virus linked to farmed fish.   “This is devastating news”, said Wuikinuxv elected Chief Councilor Frank Johnson, “Wuikinuxv Nation is a fishing nation. Our culture is closely...

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07 November 2011

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