A logical outcome of massive consolidation of fishing licenses into just a few companies, owners and boats is... derelict boats.
Welcome to the West Coast of British Columbia. Where fishing used to be a livelihood (including for my own father for 30 years), but now it's the domain of corporations and wealthy multi-license owners.
https://albernivalleynews.com/2026/06/10/abandoned-boats-left-high-and-dry-on-west-coast-as-funding-cuts-deepen/
#Fishing #Work #Sustainability #BC #BCPoli #Canada #Boats #environment #CanPoli #CdnPoli
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