Fact over fiction: The realities of endangered killer whales
As the saying goes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts. When it comes to…
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Why empathy is the ultimate leadership skill
Managers, it turns out, rated expressing empathy as the most challenging communication skills, above asking questions and providing feedback. Source
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Shweta Thakur reviews the EQ-i 2.0 Certification Course with EITC
“I loved it!” Source
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Small-scale marsh creation
Right now, members of Conservation Decisions Lab, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, and Ducks Unlimited Canada, will be installing small-scale marsh creation…
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Join us at The Polygon Gallery for the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
The Raincoast Ocean Science Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by individuals and groups striving to protect marine habitats. Join us on…
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The life of cougars: Territory tactics
In this captivating video compilation, observe this male cougar as he moves through his territory, scent marking and engaging in…
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Where is our research vessel, Achiever?
Raincoast’s research vessel, SV Achiever, is a Transport Canada certified 68 ft. steel hulled sloop that offers education, research, and…
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The killer whales are speaking, but is the minister of transport listening?
Studies have shown that killer whales’ ability to communicate is extremely sophisticated, but they still can’t seem to be able…
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Sounding the alarm: The federal draft Ocean Noise Strategy falls short
A long-awaited federal strategy to address ocean noise has finally arrived. But it does not measure up to the urgent…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
Get Ready to Race: Registration Opens October 1 for Human Powered Racing Events!
Attention all triathletes, endurance athletes, and adrenaline seekers—this is the announcement you’ve been waiting for! Human Powered Racing is thrilled…
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BC NGOs head to Seattle for final step in their objection to the MSC certification of southeast Alaska salmon fisheries
This week, Raincoast Conservation Foundation with our partners SkeenaWild Conservation Trust and Watershed Watch Salmon Society, head to Seattle with…
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Environment | Feature | News
B.C. NGOs head to Seattle for final step in their objection to the certification of southeast Alaska salmon fisheries
Seattle, WA – Tomorrow, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust and Watershed Watch Salmon Society will be in Seattle with…
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Emotional intelligence is the key to more successful entrepreneurs
Our research found two characteristics of societal emotional intelligence are more likely to foster social entrepreneurship: eudaimonic well-being and sociability….
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Environment | Feature | News
Salmon DNA enables new understanding of how young Chinook salmon use the Fraser River Estuary
New research using genetic tools not available to researchers of the past, has built a story of how juvenile Chinook…
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Feature | Health | Multisport
Penticton 70.3 Race Report
It has been a long time since I have written one of these, but since Ironman Canada and the 70.3…
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Backgrounder: Wildlife killing contests
Few issues require as much innovation and cooperation as the conservation and management of large carnivores and their prey. Use…
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Christopher Wortmann reviews the EQ-i 2.0 Certification Course with EITC
“One of the best certification programs that I have been through.” Source
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New research shows the impact log booms have on salmon habitats in the Fraser Estuary
In the Lower Fraser River and Estuary, log booming, where bundles of logs are tied up and stored along the…
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The ethics of flying drones over whales
Drones have been widely used in the last decade for a host of wildlife studies. They’ve been particularly helpful to…
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Exploring biodiversity in cities with OurSquamish
Last week, I had the pleasure of leading an interpretive walk of downtown Squamish focused on how cities can promote…
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Restoring marsh habitat in the Fraser River Estuary
When I tell friends and family I study and work in the field of salmon conservation, I assume their perception…
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Canada has a chance to lead on the world stage with an improved Nature Accountability Act
Canada contains some of the most globally significant ecosystems; our country is home to 80,000 species, 300 of which occur…
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Melanie Florsheim reviews the EQ-i 2.0 Certification Course with EITC
“I am thrilled to have something new to offer my clients!” Source
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Meet Marlie Temple, Raincoast’s new interim Development Coordinator
Marlie has joined our team to assist with Development: all things fundraising and grants. Our Development Director, Lauren Duboisset-Broust, is…
