A legacy of respect: Jane Goodall and my work with whales
When I was seven years old, I came across the story of Jane Goodall living among chimpanzees in the forests…
Mapping and restoring thermal refuges in the Nicola watershed
Climate change is an intensifying threat to wild salmon in the Nicola watershed. Located in the southern interior of BC,…
In the Salish Sea, tensions surrounding killer whales and salmon are about more than just fishing
In the waters of the Salish Sea, endangered southern resident killer whales and the struggling Chinook salmon they depend on…
Another devastating loss for the Southern Residents
On Friday, September 12th, researchers from the Center for Whale Research witnessed J36, Alki, pushing her deceased calf through the…
Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coast
Whether you’re boarding a motorized vessel, or hopping into a kayak to enjoy a leisurely paddle, you’re entering the home…
A shift in focus for NoiseTracker
The original NoiseTracker vision was ambitious. Developed by a Steering Committee comprised of representatives from local government agencies, industry, ENGOs,…
Decoding killer whale communication from above and below
We are excited to share a new pilot project with Earth Species Project (ESP) to study the communication and coordination…
Where this flag flies, salmon have allies
Wild Salmon Day was established in 2019 with leadership from the Government of British Columbia and has become an annual…
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
The theme for the 2025 United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity is ‘Harmony with nature and sustainable development’. We…
Indigenous Roundtable gathering in Richmond, May 27-28
The Province of British Columbia has officially reinitiated its consultation process on the Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework and Commercial Bear…
Give your input to DFO on vessel management to protect Southern Residents
Southern Resident killer whales are identified as Endangered under the Species at Risk Act. As of February 2025, only 73…
Take action: Urge Canada to regulate salmon-killing pollutant, 6PPD
Canada’s draft Priorities Plan is open for public comment until midnight tonight. Take action now. For years it was a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Take action to request an emergency order for Southern Resident killer whales
Southern Resident killer whales are one of the most deeply revered and iconic wildlife species in Canada. And they are…
Monitoring salmon in our latest breach in the North Arm Jetty
In December we completed construction on our second breach in the North Arm Jetty. This 30-meter wide breach will allow…
[Not] Living with the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
The Canadian government has completed the construction of the expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline between Edmonton and Vancouver, and oil exports…
Building a resilient funding and decision-making structure for the Lower Fraser
As the mighty Fraser River nears its terminus in the Salish Sea, it meets its most prevalent interface with humanity,…
Wild Salmon Day: inspiring hope and action
Today, June 1, is Wild Salmon Day. Established in 2019, Wild Salmon Day is a celebration of the diversity, abundance,…
Elizabeth May has presented our House of Commons petition calling for a 1,000 metre buffer around Southern Resident killer whales
Our House of Commons petition asking the Federal government to enact a 1,000 metre buffer around Southern Resident killer whales…
Take action for Southern Resident killer whales
Last week, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced the 2024 management measures to support Southern Resident Killer Whale…
We are encouraged by the federal government’s decision to grant our request to prioritize the tire chemical 6PPD for assessment
6PPD is an additive that manufacturers use to prevent tires from degrading. Over time, tires release particles and chemicals that…
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