Fishing Industry

Question 1

Why has the fishing industry been in decline?

Answer 1

Salmon stocks decrease because of overfishing, destruction of habitats, and change in spawning areas and migration routes.

Question 2

What are the 2 aboriginal fishery decisions that shaped the industry.

Answer 2

Sparrow decision in 1990
Gave the aboriginal people rights to fish for food, social, and ceremonial purposes.

KAPP decision in 2008
People were protesting against aboriginals, because the Sparrow decision violated “equal rights”.
Court says a policy that improves conditions for a historically disadvantaged group is the right thing.

Question 3

What are the main points in salmon farming?

Answer 3

Farmed salmon is BCs largest agricultural export

Both salmon farming in commercial salmon, fishing has an impact on ecosystems.

Declining salmon stocks show that our ability to harvest and earn a living from fish has decreased.