‘Our river is almost dead’: What’s killing an iconic Miramichi fishery?

The Miramichi River, once teeming with Atlantic salmon, is now facing a dramatic shift as salmon numbers plummet while striped bass populations skyrocket, causing heated debates among local fishermen and environmentalists. The decline in salmon is attributed to a combination of overfishing, habitat degradation, and climate change, which has serious implications for the local economy and ecosystem. This ecological imbalance highlights broader issues of environmental sustainability and the urgent need for effective conservation measures to restore the health of this iconic fishery.