Prevent Poaching

You can help the Aquarium’s researchers fight crime! If you’re on the coast of British Columbia and you see someone fishing next to a No Fishing sign, call the number on the sign (1-800-465-4336). The government needs to catch the poacher in the act, so it’s important to call right away.

If you can’t stay, take a photograph or videotape the poacher. Be sure to get his or her face! If the poacher is in a boat, try getting a picture of its name and license number. It’s best to get a series of photographs showing the poacher, the boat, and the location (with some sort of landmark). That way, there’s proof that the poacher was really fishing in a no fishing zone.