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As the giving season swiftly approaches, many of us take a moment to think about the meaning of donating and…
2025 MSc/PhD Opportunity
Join us in the ACS Lab! Our highly collegial and productive Raincoast Applied Conservation Science lab is seeking applications for…
Episode 11: Communicating the “why care?”, the importance of listening and community empowerment with Tom Rutherford
In our eleventh episode of Raincoast Radio, and fourth of this season, More than a fish, host Auston Chhor sits…
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,…
Episode 10: How crises lead to connection with Murray Ned, Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance
In this episode of More than a fish, host Auston Chhor returns to the roots of seeing salmon as sustenance,…
Join us November 20th for the 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Thursday, November 20th | 6:30 – 11:30pm Pacific The Vancouver Aquarium, 45 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2 The evening…
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…
Episode 9: Bridging the gap between salmon scientists and anglers with Fishing with Rod
Some say that scientists may butt heads with those who love fishing, but the two groups have more in common…
Join us for a free five-day land-to-sea educational expedition through the Salish Sea
We are searching for participants to join our next Land Healing Stewards Initiative sailing expedition! This is a five-day live-aboard…
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…
8. Salmon 101; laying the foundation with Allison Dennert and Dave Scott
In this episode, host Auston Chhor is joined by fellow Raincoast team members Dr. Allison Dennert, Quantitative Salmon Ecologist, and…
Introducing More than a fish
We’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! In the upcoming episodes, we’ll focus on the icon of…
Raincoast Radio is back
We’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! In the upcoming episodes, we’ll focus on the icon of…
Let’s talk about why it’s ironic that the orca was just chosen as BC’s Best Symbol
This July and August, the CBC’s Justin McElroy led a quest to identify BC’s most iconic symbol. The Search for…
We’re using drones to find salmon cooling centres
We crane our necks and squint our eyes as the drone takes off with a poof of dust. Our stress…
Listen to Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of proper policy recommendations for Southern Resident killer whale recovery
A new report by an independent science panel calls for action to aid in the recovery of endangered Southern Resident…
Turning the tide for southern resident killer whales
A new political era is unfolding in Canada, characterized by a push for expedited development approvals through the Building Canada…
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…
How science can lead to tangible options that improve everyday outcomes
Coming up in late fall, Raincoast will be hosting an impactful evening where ocean scientists, advocates, and educators come together…
Beaver-based restoration
Decade after decade, forested regions across North America have become increasingly susceptible to wildfire as precipitation patterns dramatically fluctuate, droughts…
A watershed based approach to assessing water quality in Cheakamus/Green River watersheds
Raincoast’s Healthy Waters Program was designed to assess the impacts of human activities on water quality in British Columbia, so…
New research highlights important routes to spawning salmon for coastal bears
Like Google Maps for Salmon-seeking Bears, a new study, “Modeling Functional Connectivity for Bears Among Spawning Salmon Waterways in Haíɫzaqv…
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,…
