Marine biologist Doug Swanston holds up mesh fabric covered with tiny fertilized herring eggs. (CBC)How to keep herring eggs aliveFalse Creek is another built-up urban harbour in Vancouver. It started years ago when millions of herring eggs were found on creosote pilings used extensively along the coast to support docks. He said it only makes sense that part of the salmon's decline is tied to having fewer herring in B.C. These tiny herring are a vital food source from other creatures from the egg stage and on through their lives.

Source: CBC News April 05, 2021 08:00 UTC