Effects of boat- and land-based ecotourism on bears
Sometimes you have to turn over a few stones to find the treasures of the shoreline. In the same way,…
We use rigorous, peer-reviewed science and community engagement to further our conservation objectives. We call this approach ‘informed advocacy’ and it is unique amongst conservation efforts. We investigate to understand coastal species and processes. We inform by bringing science to decision makers and communities. We inspire action to protect wildlife and their wilderness habitats.
Sometimes you have to turn over a few stones to find the treasures of the shoreline. In the same way,…
The B.C. Wildlife Federation is shooting from the hip again. Within 24 hours of a tragic bear attack, in November,…
This week we received news that a paper authored by Raincoast scientists became the most downloaded article of the journal…
A new scientific review by a research team including Raincoast scientists just dropped at Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. It brings…
Sidney, BC: Belugas live in far more complex and culturally rich societies than many people realize. A new scientific review…
Raincoast’s research vessel, SV Achiever, offers education, research, and engagement opportunities on the BC coast year round. In 2025, the…
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and supported our Listening to Protect campaign through December. The funding…
What does a wolf eat over the course of a year? How can we find out? Through scat analysis! As…
No one enjoys debris-strewn beaches, images of oiled sealife, or those summer beach closures due to fecal coliform contamination. At…
This year, we centered our forest conservation efforts around community connection. We listened and learned from W̱SÁNEĆ community members, we…
Raincoast’s youth education program, Salish Sea Emerging Stewards, celebrated its tenth year of educating and inspiring the next generation of…
This year marked another successful season of our climate resilience project in the Nicola River watershed, located in the southern…
Sustainable fisheries are fundamental to the health of coastal and inland communities, and to the survival of wildlife such as…
🤔Science, or stress management? Both! What does whacking a metal pole tied to the side of our research vessel have…
It’s been a big year for salmon research and restoration in the Fraser River estuary. Through our long-term monitoring program…
In 1996, Raincoast Conservation Foundation was established as a charitable organization in British Columbia. With such a strong presence in…
The pursuit of knowledge implies that learning might involve some sort of capture and possession. The truth is, however, that…
In collaboration with our First Nations partners, the Wolf Conservation Program continues to expand research and monitoring of wolves on…
Raincoast’s Conservation Genetics Lab has had a busy year working on established projects and embarking on exciting new studies as…
In 2025, Achiever again proved its strength as a nimble and efficient research and conservation support ship, spending significant operating…
Canada’s federal and provincial governments increasingly prioritize economic growth at the expense and exclusion of species and natural systems. Under…
This summer, Raincoast and Earth Species Project (ESP) launched a pilot study to better understand killer whale communication. Three ESP…
In 2023, in partnership with the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department (HIRMD) and Raincoast Conservation Foundation, the Raincoast Applied Conservation…
At the beginning of the 20th century, a mature Chinook truly was the king of salmon, with prized fish exceeding…