Three Recreational Fishers Fined a Combined $11,600 for Illegal Sea Cucumber Harvesting

Illegal harvesting poses risks to fish stocks, marine ecosystems, and local economies. Fishery officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) play a vital role in protecting Canada’s vital aquatic resources by enforcing fishing laws, conducting inspections, monitoring ecosystems, and promoting public education and conservation.
A total of three judgements in Campbell River Provincial Court were issued between November 24, 2025 and January 29, 2026, concluding three...
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