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MSA’s Update on SAS within CAST
As reported in the news media, DFO has declined to issue a permit to release several thousand mature adult Atlantic salmon to the Northwest Miramichi River this fall for the 3rd year in a row from the SAS project being conducted at the Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre. The adult salmon were captured as wild smolts…
Read MoreResponse to Proposed SAS Research Article
In response to the article recently published by CBC, CAST would like to further comment what is known to science about natural selection process during the migration in oceanic environment in Atlantic salmon, and what the proposed SAS research by CAST means with regard to this question. Follow this link to read the full response:…
Read MoreMemorials
Make a Gift in Someone’s Memory Learn About Memorial Memberships The Miramichi Salmon Association honours the following individuals for their support and contribution to our organization, and for the recent memorial gifts we have received on their behalf. Ian Gilchrist Passed on September 10th, 2024 Obituary Ian William Ernest Gilchrist passed away peacefully at Hospice…
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Read MoreCold Water Habitat Enhancement
Cold water brooks provide critically important habitat for adult and juvenile salmon during warm water events in the main stem of a river. The presence of these thermal refuge areas are crucial during times of high-water temperatures, where large numbers of salmon and trout of various life stages can hold position until surrounding water temperatures…
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