SALMON ESCAPING FARMS Atlantic salmon are breaking out of their British Columbia farms at an alarming rate, researchers say, putting native species at risk. University of Alberta scientist John Volpe and his team recorded the number of Atlantic salmon caught by commercial salmon fishers for the entire 2000 commercial salmon fishing area in a region off northeastern Vancouver island. During 17 days of commercial fishing activity, 10,826 Atlantic salmon were captured by 249 different vessels -- almost 41 percent more than Canadian government estimates. "The Pacific salmon is already at the edge, having faced such factors as loss of habitat, global warming and pollution. They now have one more insult that may be the straw on the camel's back. This is a very serious issue, not only for the species, but for the economy," Volpe added. UPI, 3/03 Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.