The Pacific herring spawn aboard Achiever
The annual herring spawn is a magical time of year on the British Columbia coast, with millions upon millions of…
-
-
A year of ship support around the coast
In 2025, Achiever again proved its strength as a nimble and efficient research and conservation support ship, spending significant operating…
-
Pelagic bird surveys and other research on board Achiever
In 2024, Achiever and crew completed the final year of a multi-year at-sea pelagic bird survey for Environment and Climate…
-
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…
-
Reflecting on our eighth year of Salish Sea Emerging Stewards programming
It has been eight years since we launched our education program, the Salish Sea Emerging Stewards program, an innovative science…
-
SV Achiever: 20 years of research, conservation, and outreach
1989: Achiever was built in New Zealand and worked in the Arctic supporting wildlife conservation. 2003: Raincoast purchases Achiever and…
-
Science and education on the water
Achiever is Raincoast’s magic carpet to remote working environments. While it ensures our safe and comfortable passage, Achiever needs ongoing…
-
Job Posting: Summer Deckhand / Research Assistant
Raincoast’s Marine Operations Program is looking to hire a qualified deckhand and research assistant for a 3-6 month contract aboard…
-
New adventures, old relationships
After a long journey from Vancouver, my colleague Persia Khan and I finally arrive in Port Hardy to meet Achiever….
-
SV Achiever’s busiest year yet
When Achiever was purchased by us in 2003, our goal was to undertake several years of cetacean research that could…
