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…

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Response 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:…

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Memorials

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.  Kevin Broad Passed on January 18th, 2024 Obituary   It is with great sadness that we announce…

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The Leaper Archive

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Cold 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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