Smallmouth Bass are aggressive invaders threatening the delicate balance of BC waterways like Cultus Lake. These apex predators outcompete native species and feast on endangered Sockeye smolts, putting entire salmon runs at risk. Because they thrive in warmer waters and lack natural predators here, their spread is a fast-moving ecological crisis. Protecting our local biodiversity means stopping the spread—once they take hold, the "odd" beauty of our natural ecosystems is changed forever. Report sightings and never move live fish between lakes.

BC’s coast is currently the frontline of one of the largest marine die-offs in history. Since 2013, over 5 billion sea stars have been lost to Sea Star Wasting Disease (SSWD), a condition that causes healthy stars to lose limbs and essentially "melt" into piles of white goo. BC researchers recently identified a specific bacterium Vibrio Pectenicida as a primary culprit, which thrives as ocean temperatures rise. This is a critical blow to our coastal health because keystone species like the Sunflower Sea Star are now critically endangered, leading to a population explosion of sea urchins that are devouring our vital kelp forests.

Lingcod in BC are currently facing a "slow-motion" recovery crisis, with populations in some areas like the Salish Sea estimated at just 1% of their historical levels. As of 2026, strict management measures remain in place, including a coast-wide minimum length of 65 cm to ensure fish can spawn at least once before being harvested.