Sockeye salmon virus

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Virus found in Washington fish farm; stock killed

The Associated Press

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — A deadly fish virus detected in Washington state waters for the first time has forced a salmon fish farm to kill its entire…

Scientists testify at the Cohen Commission in Vancouver, B. C., in December. One scientist testified that she feared the government would remove salmon samples from her lab if she reported her findings suggesting a virus was present.

Science

Canadian gov. defends actions in dustup over salmon virus

Derrick Perkins

Widespread concerns that Canadian officials are silencing scientists have not been assuaged by a detailed government response to the accusations. The…

Canadian scientist Kristi Miller testifying that she found evidence of the ISA virus in salmon at the Cohen Commission hearings in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday.

Environment

Scientist claims early evidence of salmon virus, feared lab would be closed

Craig McCulloch

VANCOUVER, B.C. – A Canadian scientist testifying in front of a commission on the collapse of the Fraser River salmon fishery says that tests done as far…

Environment

Hearing Thursday on decline of salmon in Canada's Fraser River

Bellamy Pailthorp

In British Columbia on Thursday, Canadian scientists will testify about the decline of salmon in the Fraser River. Even if you don’t like fish, advocates…

Adult Sockeye salmon in the lower section of Adams River, British Columbia. The U.S. Senate has approved an amendment that calls for a rapid federal response to the ISA virus found in B.C. Sockeye.

Environment

For 2nd time, salmon virus information withheld in Canada

The Associated Press

Sen. Maria Cantwell is calling for stronger communication between American and Canadian officials following the disclosure that Canada failed to reveal…

Environment

Sen. Cantwell wants U.S. to confirm salmon virus

The Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell is calling on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to independently confirm the presence of a deadly virus found…

Environment

U.S. Senate approves rapid response to fish-killing virus

Colin Fogarty

Alarm over a potentially deadly salmon virus has reached the halls of Congress. The U.S. Senate has approved an amendment that calls for a rapid federal…

Sockeye salmon populations are facing a new challenge.

Environment

Update: Senator Cantwell calls for investigation into salmon virus

Tom Banse

Federal fisheries scientists plan to survey Pacific Northwest and Alaskan waters to determine if a harmful European fish virus has spread here.And now,…