The Cohen Commission has experienced a roller coaster ride over the past few months, with evidence being presented of ISA (Infectous Salmon Anemia) being found in salmon going back a number of years, and denials from the Canadian Government of any such virus being present.
Fly fishing blogs have picked up on the story, including “Nope, no ISA virus here” from Moldy Chum, “Did the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans Try to Coverup Evidence of Deadly Fish Virus?” from Trout Underground and “B.C. Salmon Anemia Detected As Early As 2004” from Midcurrent.
In the Dec 18, 2011 video clip that follows, Dr. Craig Orr, Executive Director, Watershed Watch Salmon Society, reviews the evidence that was presented during the last three days at the Commission.
A few days earlier, this article appeared in the Juneau Empire, quoting Dr. Alexandra Morton:
Disagreement over salmon virus in Canada
Activist scientist finds virus in fish, Canadian government does not
Juneau Empire
December 11, 2011
By Russell Stigali
An independent British Columbia researcher is accusing the Canadian government of covering up years of positive tests for the potentially deadly Infectious Salmon Anemia virus.
“Fish disease has become a federal secret in Canada,” fish researcher Dr. Alexandra Morton said. “I believe it is because it is everywhere and no one wants to admit it.”
Canadian officials have refuted Morton’s claims.
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