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Counting is Key

Video: SFU Researchers Count Salmon in Heiltsuk Territory

For the last 13 years, Reynolds Lab researchers have been counting salmon in 25 salmon streams in Heiltsuk Territory. Get a glimpse into their process and learn about the importance of salmon monitoring in B.C.’s smaller streams which are often overlooked by the government.

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Top Threats to Pacific Salmon

Wild salmon are essential in ensuring the health of the coastal ecosystem in British Columbia, and the need for genetically diverse runs is critical as we face climate change — yet salmon continue to face human-caused threats at every turn.

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Salmon in the News

Recent reports predict that the 2020 run will provide the lowest returns on record. Here is a collection of new articles of the health of salmon in British Columbia.

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Pacific Salmon Species Spotlight

Our complete overview of the five Pacific salmon species, covering appearance, ecosystem roles, spawning preferences, economics and conservation status.

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7 Reasons Why Salmon Count

Wild salmon are the lifeblood of the B.C. coast. Here are our top 7 reasons why #SalmonCount from a cultural, economic and environmental standpoint.

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Dead salmon in estuary
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Salmon Feed Forests

Salmon feed forests? Yep. Salmon feed killer whales, sea lions, bears, eagles and wolves which decompose into fertilizer for forests.

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Salmon: A Foundational Species

The enormous benefit that salmon provide for countless species and the overall health and function of the coast is what makes salmon a foundational species.

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Ryan Reynolds' Donation Matching Challenge
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Make Ryan Pay!

Donations made in July go twice as far, thanks to Ryan Reynolds’ pledge to match all donations, up to $50,000.

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Black Lives Matter

Our pledge to move forward consciously and intentionally, to use our platform to lift the voices of BIPOC activists and environmentalists on the BC coast and beyond.

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