Hydrocarbon levels in the Fraser River Estuary threaten salmon as Ottawa considers new oil infrastructure
SIDNEY, BC, CANADA: A new study released by Raincoast Conservation Foundation reveals a widespread degradation of fish habitat in the Fraser River Estuary. This degradation can be largely attributed to high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), toxic chemicals that can harm or kill developing fish, even at very low concentrations. These findings raise new concerns about the…
