Salmon Farm Diseases Implicated in Fraser Sockeye Decline:
A Film Primer for Understanding the Judicial Inquiry
by Twyla Roscovitch
There is now evidence that disease from the 70+ salmon farms on the
migration route of Fraser sockeye represents the perhaps the biggest
threat to our wild fish.
This short film has been produced to help the
public understand the dynamics of fish migration routes, farm locations
and the nature of disease transfer, and the politics that allow this to
continue.
A judicial inquiry into the decline of the Fraser sockeye is underway.
The Cohen Commission begins its evidentiary hearings on Oct 25. It will
be interesting to watch as the issues outlined in this film are played
brought forth in the courtroom.
Wild salmon will continue to decline unless their is reform within
DFO, and this may be our best chance. Pay attention when the evidentiary
hearings begin on Oct 25.
Produced by volunteer efforts.
High resolution versions of all films available for news-related broadcast. Email twyla@oceanfilms.net for download links
