endangered species
SFU study tracks chemical exposure for juvenile Chinook salmon
June 23, 2026By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer The diet of a juvenile Chinook salmon doesn’t normally contain cocaine. But in the Lower Fraser River, these fish are being exposed to a myriad of chemicals, toxins, and substances such as cocaine, alongside other “pharmaceuticals and personal care products, [as well as] pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, flame retardants, and polychlorinated biphenyls.” For humans and salmon alike, these substances are linked to potential harms to growth and disease. According to a recent study headed by SFU doctoral student Bonnie Lo, Harrison Chinook salmon tested for upwards of 368 organic contaminants, 16 of which are considered…
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Canada Post stamps raise awareness for endangered frog species
May 22, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Canada Post has released new stamps to help raise awareness for two endangered frog species in Canada, the Fowler’s toad and the Oregon spotted frog. The Peak spoke to Eli Yarhi, manager of stamp development…
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The best way to save frogs and snowboarders
February 22, 2018By: Agnetha de Sa Saving endangered species on a budget The best method to recover Canada’s endangered amphibian, the Oregon spotted frog, is captive breeding, according to SFU researchers. SFU ecologists Amanda Kissel and Wendy Palen worked with the…
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