Warm Winter Causes Significant Delay in Quebec's Ice Fishing Season
The ice fishing season in Quebec, Canada, has been delayed until January 15 due to unusually warm winter temperatures, impacting local economy and traditions.
- The traditional ice fishing season in Quebec, usually starting on December 26, was delayed to January 15 this year, marking it among the top five latest starts on record.
- Warm winter temperatures, averaging four degrees Celsius above normal, have led to thinner ice, necessitating a minimum thickness of 30 centimeters to safely support fishing huts.
- The delay has halved the region's ice fishing revenue to approximately CAD 3 million, significantly impacting the local economy.
- Ice fishing, a cherished winter activity attracting around 100,000 visitors annually, including international tourists, faces challenges due to climate change.
- Environmental changes and warmer winters are disrupting traditional activities and economies, highlighting the tangible impacts of global warming.
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