Quinn Scott loves fish. Though many of us have passions that become hobbies, Quinn made his passion for fish his career. From being a fisherman, to working in a seafood store, to guiding at a fishing lodge on Vancouver Island, Quinn has seen it all. For that reason, Quinn has advised industry, government and non-profit stakeholders, like the Fraser Basin Council, on seafood and fish sustainability policy. Quinn’s journey has given him a unique perspective on not only the food chains and carrying capacities of our marine ecosystems, but also our impact on them.
Before going to work on the ocean, Quinn spoke with us at the place where the fish-bearing Capilano River meets Vancouver’s harbour, sharing with us why he’s worried about the future of the fishing industry and biodiversity more broadly.
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What do you think?
- What did you learn from Quinn’s story?
- How do we impact our food chains? How do we help more people understand our impact on food chains?
- What do you think the future holds for the fishing industry?
- If the fishing industry collapses, what might that mean for the communities that are built around fishing? What might it mean for reconciliation?
- At a time when our world demands cheaper food, will consumers pay for ethical seafood? If not, what will the consequences be for our economy and for nature?
More on Quinn
Favourite Book: A River Never Sleeps by Roderick Haig-Brown
Favourite Documentary: Planet Earth and Blue Planet
Favourite Website: Steelhead Voices