Dear BCTFA members,

 Yesterday Canada signed onto the World Animal Protection’s Global Ghost Gear Initiative as the 13th nation to combat plastic marine debris. 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-signs-global-pact-to-help-rid-world-s-oceans-of-abandoned-fishing-gear-1.4103743

Also, read prominent fisheries scientist Dr. Ray Hilborn’s article below which highlights the importance of transparency within the fishing industry to combat anti-fishing campaigns.