Fishermen Fined for Poaching Endangered Steelhead Trout
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A fisherman and his companion has been penalized with fines exceeding $7,000 in total after they were found guilty of catching an endangered steelhead trout from the Thompson River.
Crab Poachers Fined Over A Quarter Million Dollars
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Crab poachers in Boundary Bay were punished by authorities with $287,000 in fines, the seizing of traps, and a two-week fishing ban.
Poacher Fined for $18,000 for Crab Fishing in a Glass Sponge Reef Protected Area
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The British Columbia Supreme Court upheld a provincial court decision to fine a man who was caught for crab poaching.
Partners Endorse Marine Protection Plan in BC’s Northern Shelf Bioregion
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The Northern Shelf Bioregion will be home to a network of MPAs to improve economic and environmental outcomes.